KJV ORIGINAL
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
As for me, look—my promise is with you, and you will be the father of many nations.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Abraham that He's making a special promise with him and that Abraham will become the ancestor of many different peoples.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's covenant with Abraham (originally called Abram) when he was around 99 years old and still childless. God was establishing a foundational promise that would shape the entire biblical narrative. At this time, Abraham and Sarah had been waiting decades for the child God had promised them.
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