Gen 17:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 17:1-27: 17:1-27 God now gave the family signs that the promises would be fulfilled. He changed Abram’s name to Abraham (17:1-8 ), instituted the rite of circumcision as the sign of the covenant (17:9-14 , 23-27 ), and changed Sarai’s name to Sarah (17:15-22 ). 17:1 El-Shaddai: This name for God emphasizes his power (see also 28:3 ; 35:11 ; 43:14 ; 48:3 ; 49:25 ). • Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life: Being a blessing to the nations required obedience from Abram; his conduct would be guided by Almighty God.

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‏ Genesis 17:1

Summary for Gen 17:1-27: 17:1-27 ^a God now gave the family signs that the promises would be fulfilled. He changed Abram’s name to Abraham (17:1-8 ^b), instituted the rite of circumcision as the sign of the covenant (17:9-14 ^c, 23-27 ^d), and changed Sarai’s name to Sarah (17:15-22 ^e). 17:1 ^f El-Shaddai: This name for God emphasizes his power (see also 28:3 ^g; 35:11 ^h; 43:14 ⁱ; 48:3 ^j; 49:25 ^k).

• Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life: Being a blessing to the nations required obedience from Abram; his conduct would be guided by Almighty God.