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Abraham

Meaning of “Abraham”

The patriarch formerly named Abram, whom God appointed to be a father of many nations.

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231 occurrences216 verses27 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 17:5

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James 2:21
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
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1611 witness · James 2:21 · retained source text

Was not Abraham our father iustified by works, when hee had offered Isaac his sonne vpon the altar?

James 2:23
And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
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1611 witness · James 2:23 · retained source text

And the Scripture was fullfiled which saith, Abraham beleeued God, and it was imputed vnto him for righteousnes: and he was called the friend of God.

1611 marginal noteGen. 15.6. rom. 4.3. gal. 3.6.

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