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1 Chronicles 1:27

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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

1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Old Testament that compiles genealogies to establish the lineage of the Israelites, tracing back from Adam through key figures. In this specific verse, it simply notes that Abram is the same as Abraham, referring to the patriarch whose name was changed by God as part of His covenant in Genesis. This genealogy underscores God's ongoing plan to build a nation through Abraham's descendants, emphasizing the continuity of faith from ancient times.

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