CHAPTER TEN
It is the next day. Abram, his wife Sarai and his brother Lot with all their possessions, take a course to the land of Canaan. This place has much water and the pastures are green and good for cattle. As Abram waters his livestock he hears the same voice as before. “Abram, I have given this land to you and your lineage. I will make of you a great nation, I will bless them that bless you, and curse them that curse you. In you Abram, all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Abram, look to the north, east, south, and west. As far as your eye can see I have given unto you. I will make of you a great nation; out of your loins, kings shall surely come. Count the grains of
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sand in the earth, Abram, for I tell you, in such number will your Seed be.”
“Lord, how can this be since you have not given me any Seed?” “Do not fear, Abram, for I am your shield and exceedingly great reward. Abram, look at the stars; count them. In such number will your Seed be.” “Lord, how can this be since I am of old age, even Sarai is barren, how can she bear a child in her old age?” “Abram, is anything too difficult for me? Take faith in these words. Indeed, I will give you a seed. Every nation will bow at His feet, and confess that He is Lord, the Son of Promise.” Abram speaks, “Lord, I believe.” “You are my faithful servant, Abram.
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Through you I will establish my covenant, therefore, live purely and be blameless. From now on, you will be called Abraham, for I will make you the father of many nations. No longer will your wife be known as Sarai, but you shall call her Sarah, and she will be the mother of many nations. From your loins and the womb of Sarah will be born a child. I will bless Him and His Seed after him.”