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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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Hebrews 7:9
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 7:9 · retained source text

And as I may so say, Leui also who receiueth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Hebrews 11:8 · retained source text

By faith Abraham when he was called to goe out into a place which hee should after receiue for an inheritance, obeyed, and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

Hebrews 11:17
By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Hebrews 11:17 · retained source text

By faith Abraham when he was tried, offered vp Isaac: and he that had receiued the promises, offered vp his onely begotten sonne,

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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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
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.

1 Peter 3:6
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
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1611 witness · 1 Peter 3:6 · retained source text

Euen as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him Lord, whose daughters ye are as long as ye doe well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

1611 marginal noteGr. children.

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