Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“No longer shall your name be called Abram,
But your name shall be Abraham;
For I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.

King James Version

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

Holman Bible

Your name will no longer be Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I will make you the father of many nations.

International Standard Version

Your name is no longer to be Abram. Instead your name will be Abraham, since I'll make you the father of many nations.

A Conservative Version

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham, for I have made thee the father of a multitude of nations.

American Standard Version

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for the father of a multitude of nations have I made thee.

Amplified


“No longer shall your name be Abram (exalted father),
But your name shall be Abraham (father of a multitude);
For I will make you the father of many nations.

Bible in Basic English

No longer will your name be Abram, but Abraham, for I have made you the father of a number of nations.

Darby Translation

And thy name shall no more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of a multitude of nations have I made thee.

Julia Smith Translation

And thy name shall no more be called Abram, and thy name shall be Abraham, for the father of a multitude of nations have I given thee.

King James 2000

Neither shall your name any more be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made you.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Your name shall no longer be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I will make you the father of a multitude of nations.

Modern King James verseion

Neither shall your name any more be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham. For I have made you a father of many nations.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Therefore shalt thou no more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham: for a father of many nations have I made thee,

NET Bible

No longer will your name be Abram. Instead, your name will be Abraham because I will make you the father of a multitude of nations.

New Heart English Bible

Neither will your name any more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.

The Emphasized Bible

And thy name shall no more be called Abram, - but thy name shall become Abraham, for father of a multitude of nations, have I appointed thee;

Webster

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

World English Bible

Neither will your name any more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.

Youngs Literal Translation

and thy name is no more called Abram, but thy name hath been Abraham, for father of a multitude of nations have I made thee;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
שׁם 
Shem 
Usage: 865

קרא 
Qara' 
Usage: 736

H87
אברם 
'Abram 
Usage: 61

but thy name
שׁם 
Shem 
Usage: 865

H85
אברהם 
'Abraham 
Usage: 175

of many
המן המון 
Hamown 
Usage: 83

גּי גּוי 
Gowy 
Usage: 558

Images Genesis 17:5

Prayers for Genesis 17:5

Context Readings

Abram And Circumcision, The Sign Of The Covenant

4 This is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. 5 “No longer shall your name be called Abram,
But your name shall be Abraham;
For I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.
6 I will make you very fruitful. I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.


Cross References

Nehemiah 9:7

You are Jehovah, the true God, who took Abram and made him yours, guiding him from Ur of the Chaldees, and gave him the name of Abraham;

Genesis 17:15

God continued: Do not call your wife Sarai any longer. Her name will be Sarah.

John 1:42

He took him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him, and said: You are Simon the son of John: you will be called Cephas (meaning: Peter).

Romans 4:17

It is written: I have made you a father of many nations. [This was] in the presence of God, the one in whom he believed. He gives life to the dead, and calls into being that which does not exist.

Genesis 32:28

The man said: Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel (He Struggles With God), because you have struggled with God and with men and you have won.

Numbers 13:16

These are the names of the men Moses sent to explore the land. But Moses gave Hoshea, son of Nun, the name Joshua.

2 Samuel 12:25

He sent a message through the prophet Nathan to name the baby Jedidiah (Jehovah's Beloved).

Isaiah 62:2-4

The nations will see your righteousness. All kings will see your glory. You will be given a new name that Jehovah will designate.

Isaiah 65:15

You will leave your name to my chosen ones as a curse. The Sovereign Lord Jehovah will put you to death, but to his servants he will give another name.

Jeremiah 20:3

The next day Pashhur released Jeremiah from the stocks. Jeremiah said to him: Pashhur is not the name Jehovah has called you. He has called you Magor-missabib.

Jeremiah 23:6

In His days Judah will be saved. Israel will dwell securely. This is his name by which he will be called, Jehovah Is Our Righteousness.

Matthew 1:21-23

She will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus (Jehovah (YHWH) is salvation), because he will save his people from their sins.

Revelation 2:17

He who can hear should listen to what the Spirit says to the congregations! To those who overcome in victory I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give each of them a white stone on which is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it.'

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