Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Thou art the LORD the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham;
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Genesis 12:1
Jehovah said to Abram: Leave your country, your people, and your father's household, and go to the land I will show you.
Deuteronomy 10:15
Yet Jehovah set his affection on your fathers. He loved them. He chose you their descendants above all peoples, as it is this day.
Joshua 24:2
Joshua said to all the people: This is what Jehovah, the God of Israel says: 'Long ago your ancestors lived on the other side of the Euphrates River and worshiped other gods. One of those ancestors was Terah, the father of Abraham and Nahor.
Isaiah 41:8
However you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham, my friend,
Isaiah 51:2
Look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was only one. I blessed him and made him many.
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Genesis 17:5
You will no longer be called Abram (Exalted Father). Your name will be Abraham (means Father of Many). I have made you a father of many nations.
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Genesis 13:15
All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring (descendants) from generation to generation.