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Genesis 17:1–2

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AND when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
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  1. Philippians 4:13Rank 1 from verse 1
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    13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

  2. Ephesians 3:20Rank 2 from verse 1
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    20Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

  3. Luke 1:6Rank 3 from verse 1
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    6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

  4. Genesis 18:14Rank 4 from verse 1
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    14Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

  5. Genesis 6:9Rank 5 from verse 1
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    9¶ These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.

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  1. Genesis 17:4–6Rank 1 from verse 2
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    4As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

    5Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

    6And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.

  2. Genesis 12:2Rank 2 from verse 2
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    2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

  3. Genesis 13:16Rank 3 from verse 2
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    16And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

  4. Genesis 15:18Rank 4 from verse 2
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    18In the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:

  5. Psalms 105:8–11Rank 5 from verse 2
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    8He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.

    9Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;

    10And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:

    11Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:

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Genesis 17:1

COMBINED MEANING

old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

appeared

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1. Came into sight or presence; became visible or manifest. 2. Seemed or had an outward appearance.

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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perfect

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Complete, whole, sound, mature, upright, fully fitted, finished, exact, or lacking nothing required for the person, work, knowledge, state, purpose, or standard in view; to perfect is to bring to that intended completion or maturity.

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Genesis 17:2

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make

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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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covenant

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Sense 1: A binding agreement, promise, pledge, or appointed order. Sense 2: The stated words, terms, testimony, or written record of such an agreement or promise.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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1AND when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

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2And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.

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3And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

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