And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.
And God said to Abraham, 'You must keep my agreement with you, and so must your descendants for all future generations.'
God is telling Abraham that he and all his future family must honor the covenant they've made together.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, God is reaffirming His covenant with Abraham in chapter 17, where He changes Abram's name to Abraham and establishes circumcision as a sign of this everlasting agreement. This occurs after earlier promises to Abraham, emphasizing God's plan to make him the father of many nations and requiring obedience from Abraham and his descendants across generations. The context reflects the ancient patriarchal era, highlighting themes of divine faithfulness and human responsibility in the unfolding story of Israel's origins.
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