Gen 17:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : God changes Abram’s name to Abraham. “Abram” means “high father,” but “Abraham” means “father of a multitude.” This new name shows honor and is a sign of God’s promise. In the Bible, having a new name often means special favor from God (Isaiah 62:2 ). Believers also receive a new name in Christ (Revelation 2:17 ). The new name also encourages Abraham to trust God’s word, even though he has only one son now. God sometimes calls things that are not yet real as if they already exist (Romans 4:17 ).

‏ Genesis 17:5

v. 5: God changes Abram’s name to Abraham. “Abram” means “high father,” but “Abraham” means “father of a multitude.” This new name shows honor and is a sign of God’s promise. In the Bible, having a new name often means special favor from God (Isaiah 62:2 ^a). Believers also receive a new name in Christ (Revelation 2:17 ^b). The new name also encourages Abraham to trust God’s word, even though he has only one son now. God sometimes calls things that are not yet real as if they already exist (Romans 4:17 ^c).