KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, 'I am God Almighty; live your life in my presence, and be blameless.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is calling Abram to live with complete integrity and devotion, walking closely with Him as the all-powerful God.
📚 Historical Context
This encounter occurs about 13 years after Abram had tried to fulfill God's promise through his servant Hagar, resulting in the birth of Ishmael. God is now preparing to establish His covenant more formally with Abram and change his name to Abraham. At age 99, Abram had been waiting decades for God's promise of descendants to be fulfilled.
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