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Genesis 17:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

When God finished speaking with Abraham, He departed from him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows God concluding His conversation with Abraham and leaving his presence.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after God established His covenant with Abraham, promising to make him the father of many nations and changing his name from Abram to Abraham. God had just finished explaining the covenant of circumcision and promising that Sarah would bear Isaac. This divine encounter was one of several direct conversations between God and Abraham throughout his journey of faith.

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