New International Version Then God said to Abraham, “As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. New Living Translation Then God said to Abraham, “Your responsibility is to obey the terms of the covenant. You and all your descendants have this continual responsibility. English Standard Version And God said to Abraham, “As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. Berean Standard Bible God also said to Abraham, “You must keep My covenant—you and your descendants in the generations after you. Berean Literal Bible And God said to Abraham, “And as for you, you shall keep My covenant—you and your seed after you, throughout their generations. King James Bible And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations. New King James Version And God said to Abraham: “As for you, you shall keep My covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. New American Standard Bible God said further to Abraham, “Now as for you, you shall keep My covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. NASB 1995 God said further to Abraham, “Now as for you, you shall keep My covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. NASB 1977 God said further to Abraham, “Now as for you, you shall keep My covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. Legacy Standard Bible God said further to Abraham, “Now as for you, you shall keep My covenant, you and your seed after you throughout their generations. Amplified Bible Further, God said to Abraham, “As for you [your part of the agreement], you shall keep and faithfully obey [the terms of] My covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. Berean Annotated Bible God {Elohim} also said to Abraham (father of many), “You must keep My covenant—you and your descendants in the generations after you. Christian Standard Bible God also said to Abraham, “As for you, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations are to keep my covenant. Holman Christian Standard Bible God also said to Abraham, “As for you, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations are to keep My covenant. American Standard Version And God said unto Abraham, And as for thee, thou shalt keep my covenant, thou, and thy seed after thee throughout their generations. Contemporary English Version Abraham, you and all future members of your family must promise to obey me. English Revised Version And God said unto Abraham, And as for thee, thou shalt keep my covenant, thou, and thy seed after thee throughout their generations. GOD'S WORD® Translation God also said to Abraham, "You and your descendants in generations to come are to be faithful to my promise. Good News Translation God said to Abraham, "You also must agree to keep the covenant with me, both you and your descendants in future generations. International Standard Version God continued to speak to Abraham, "You and your descendants who are born in the future are to keep my covenant—that is, you and your descendants, generation after generation. NET Bible Then God said to Abraham, "As for you, you must keep the covenantal requirement I am imposing on you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. New Heart English Bible God said to Abraham, "As for you, you are to keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations. Webster's Bible Translation And God said to Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee, in their generations. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGod also said to Abraham, “You must keep My covenant—you and your descendants in the generations after you. World English Bible God said to Abraham, “As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd God says to Abraham, “And you keep My covenant, you and your seed after you, throughout their generations; Berean Literal Bible And God said to Abraham, “And as for you, you shall keep My covenant—you and your seed after you, throughout their generations. Young's Literal Translation And God saith unto Abraham, 'And thou dost keep My covenant, thou and thy seed after thee, to their generations; Smith's Literal Translation And God will say to Abraham, Thou shalt watch my covenant, thou, and thy seed after thee to their generations. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAgain God said to Abraham: And thou therefore shalt keep my covenant, and thy seed after thee in their generations. Catholic Public Domain Version Again God said to Abraham: “And you therefore shall keep my covenant, and your offspring after you in their generations. New American Bible God said to Abraham: For your part, you and your descendants after you must keep my covenant throughout the ages. New Revised Standard Version God said to Abraham, “As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd God said to Abraham, You shall keep my covenant, you, and your descendants after you throughout their generations. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This is my covenant to observe between me and you and between your seed after you, that you shall circumcise every male. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And God said unto Abraham: 'And as for thee, thou shalt keep My covenant, thou, and thy seed after thee throughout their generations. Brenton Septuagint Translation And God said to Abraam, Thou also shalt fully keep my covenant, thou and thy seed after thee for their generations. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Covenant of Circumcision9God also said to Abraham, “You must keep My covenant— you and your descendants in the generations after you. 10This is My covenant with you and your descendants after you, which you are to keep: Every male among you must be circumcised.… Cross References God also said to Abraham, Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Genesis 12:1 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. Genesis 22:1 Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. “You must keep My covenant— Exodus 19:5 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. Deuteronomy 29:9 So keep and follow the words of this covenant, that you may prosper in all you do. Deuteronomy 4:13 He declared to you His covenant, which He commanded you to follow—the Ten Commandments that He wrote on two tablets of stone. you and your descendants Genesis 22:17 I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. Exodus 32:13 Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” Romans 9:7 Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” in the generations after you.” Psalm 105:8 He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. Exodus 12:14 And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come. Genesis 15:18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— Genesis 22:16-18 saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, / I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” Leviticus 26:42 then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. Deuteronomy 29:12-13 so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, / and so that He may establish you today as His people, and He may be your God as He promised you and as He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Treasury of Scripture And God said to Abraham, You shall keep my covenant therefore, you, and your seed after you in their generations. Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 103:18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. Isaiah 56:4,5 For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant; … Jump to Previous Abraham Agreement Covenant Descendants Further Generations Seed Side ThroughoutJump to Next Abraham Agreement Covenant Descendants Further Generations Seed Side ThroughoutGenesis 17 1. God renews the covenant with Abram, 5. and changes his name to Abraham, in token of a greater blessing. 9. Circumcision is instituted. 15. Sarai's name is changed to Sarah, and she is blessed. 17. Isaac is promised, and the time of his birth fixed. 23. Abraham and Ishmael are circumcised. God also said to Abraham, God continued to define the covenant after confirming His promises concerning Abraham’s descendants, land, and lasting name. Gen 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram… “You must keep My covenant— Abraham’s household was required to respond in obedience to God’s covenant. Circumcision would serve as its appointed sign, marking those who belonged to the covenant community. Exo 19:5 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant,… you and your descendants The obligation extended beyond Abraham himself to the generations descended from him, beginning with Isaac and continuing through the people of Israel. Gen 22:17 I will surely bless you, and I will multiply… in the generations after you. God established the covenant as an enduring commitment, requiring each generation to recognize His authority and preserve the sign He commanded. Psa 105:8 He remembers His covenant forever, the word… Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe Almighty, who establishes a covenant with Abraham, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness. 2. Abraham The patriarch chosen by God to be the father of many nations, through whom the covenant is established. 3. Covenant A divine agreement between God and Abraham, signifying a lasting relationship and commitment. 4. Descendants Refers to the future generations of Abraham's lineage, who are also called to uphold the covenant. 5. Generations to Come Indicates the perpetual nature of the covenant, extending beyond Abraham's immediate descendants. Teaching Points The Importance of CovenantGod's covenant with Abraham is foundational to understanding His relationship with His people. It is a binding agreement that requires faithfulness and obedience. Generational Faithfulness The covenant is not just for Abraham but for his descendants. This highlights the importance of teaching and passing down faith to future generations. Obedience as a Response to God's Promises Abraham's call to keep the covenant is a reminder that our obedience is a response to God's faithfulness and promises. The Significance of Identity in God Being part of God's covenant people shapes identity and purpose. Believers today are called to live in a way that reflects their covenant relationship with God. Faith and Works in Harmony The covenant with Abraham shows the harmony between faith and works. Abraham believed God, and his faith was demonstrated through his obedience. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 17:9?2. How does Genesis 17:9 emphasize the importance of covenant obedience for believers today? 3. What role does circumcision play in understanding God's covenant in Genesis 17:9? 4. How can we apply the concept of covenant faithfulness in our daily lives? 5. How does Genesis 17:9 connect to New Testament teachings on spiritual circumcision? 6. In what ways can families today uphold God's covenant as instructed in Genesis 17:9? 7. What is the significance of circumcision in Genesis 17:9 for Abraham's descendants? 8. How does Genesis 17:9 relate to the covenant between God and Abraham? 9. Why is the command in Genesis 17:9 still relevant or not for Christians today? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 17? Verse 9. - And God said unto Abraham, Thou - literally, and thou, the other party to the covenant, the antithesis to I (ver. 4) - shalt keep my covenant - literally, my covenant thou shalt keep - therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations. Genesis 17:9 shows that covenant life with God is: • Personal—God speaks directly. • Binding—obedience is required. • Generational—descendants are included. • Perpetual—every era must embrace it. Abraham’s call becomes our invitation: to receive God’s grace, walk faithfully, and pass the promise on. Hebrew Godאֱלֹהִים֙ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative also said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Abraham, אַבְרָהָ֔ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation “As for you, וְאַתָּ֖ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you you must keep תִשְׁמֹ֑ר (ṯiš·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to My covenant, בְּרִיתִ֣י (bə·rî·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1285: A covenant you אַתָּ֛ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you and your descendants וְזַרְעֲךָ֥ (wə·zar·‘ă·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity for the generations לְדֹרֹתָֽם׃ (lə·ḏō·rō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling to come. אַֽחֲרֶ֖יךָ (’a·ḥă·re·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part Additonal Resources Genesis 17:9 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 17:9 Bible Gateway Genesis 17:9 Bible.com Genesis 17:9 NIV |
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