KJV ORIGINAL
Abram; the same is Abraham.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Abram; who is the same person as Abraham.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse clarifies that Abram and Abraham are the same person, just with different names.
📚 Historical Context
This appears in the genealogical record that traces humanity from Adam through various family lines. The chronicler is making sure readers understand that Abram (his original name) and Abraham (the name God gave him) refer to the same patriarch. This genealogy was written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Jewish people reconnect with their heritage and identity.
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