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Berean Standard Bible

““As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations.”

Genesis 17:4

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When Abram is ninety-nine, God appears to him and establishes a covenant. This comes after years of waiting and after the attempt to produce an heir through Hagar.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations.

World English Bible (WEB)

“As for me, behold, my covenant is with you. You will be the father of a multitude of nations.

King James Version (KJV)

As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

American Standard Version (ASV)

As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be the father of a multitude of nations.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As for me, my agreement is made with you, and you will be the father of nations without end.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Yo, he aquí mi pacto contigo: Serás padre de muchedumbre de gentes:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―El pacto que voy a hacer contigo es este: Serás el padre de muchas naciones.

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