Abraham · Issue #5 of 13
Count The Stars
Genesis 15:1–6, Genesis 17:1–8 · World English Bible
Genesis 15:1
After these things the LORD’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying,
Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.
Genesis 15:2
Abram said,
Lord GOD, what will you give me, since I go childless, and he who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?
Genesis 15:3
Abram said,
Behold, you have given no children to me: and, behold, one born in my house is my heir.
Genesis 15:4
Behold, the LORD’s word came to him, saying,
This man will not be your heir, but he who will come out of your own body will be your heir.
Genesis 15:5
The LORD brought him outside, and said,
Look now toward the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.
He said to Abram,
So your offspring will be.
Genesis 15:6
He believed in the LORD, who credited it to him for righteousness.
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him,
I am God Almighty. Walk before me and be blameless.
Genesis 17:2
I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.”
Genesis 17:3
Abram fell on his face. God talked with him, saying,
Genesis 17:4
As for me, behold, my covenant is with you. You will be the father of a multitude of nations.
Genesis 17:5
Your name will no more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.
Genesis 17:6
I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of you. Kings will come out of you.
Genesis 17:7
I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and to your offspring after you.
Genesis 17:8
I will give to you, and to your offspring after you, the land where you are traveling, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession. I will be their God.”
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