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Then God said to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Abram fell on his face. And God said to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Abram fell facedown, and God said to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Abram fell on his face, and God spoke with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Abram fell on his face [in worship], and God spoke with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Abram fell facedown and God spoke with him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Abram fell facedown and God spoke with him: &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abram bowed with his face to the ground, and God said: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Immediately, Abram bowed with his face touching the ground, and again God spoke to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abram bowed down with his face touching the ground, and God said, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Abram fell to the ground as God continued speaking to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Abram fell facedown, and God said to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abram bowed down with his face to the ground, and God said to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Abram fell facedown, and God talked with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abram fell on his face. God talked with him, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abram falls on his face, and God speaks with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Abram falleth upon his face, and God speaketh with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abram will fall upon his face, and God will speak to him, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Abram tell flat on his face. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Abram fell prone on his face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Abram fell face down and God said to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Abram fell on his face; and God talked with him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />“Behold, I do establish my covenant with you and you shall be the father to the multitude of the nations.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Abram fell on his face; and God talked with him, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abram fell upon his face, and God spoke to him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/17-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=3459" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/17.htm">The Renaming of Abraham</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/87.htm" title="87: ’aḇ·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, the original name of Abraham. Contracted from 'Abiyram; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham.">Then Abram</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: way·yip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">fell facedown,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">and God</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">to him,</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>“As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6</a></span><br />Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-8.htm">Exodus 34:8</a></span><br />Moses immediately bowed down to the ground and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-22.htm">Numbers 16:22</a></span><br />But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and said, “O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man sins, will You be angry with the whole congregation?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14</a></span><br />“Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-39.htm">1 Kings 18:39</a></span><br />When all the people saw this, they fell facedown and said, “The LORD, He is God! The LORD, He is God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-16.htm">1 Chronicles 21:16</a></span><br />When David lifted up his eyes and saw the angel of the LORD standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem, David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell facedown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Nehemiah 8:6</a></span><br />Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20</a></span><br />Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a></span><br />Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-28.htm">Ezekiel 1:28</a></span><br />The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Matthew 17:6</a></span><br />When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9</a></span><br />Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/5-33.htm">Mark 5:33</a></span><br />Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him trembling in fear, and she told Him the whole truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-8.htm">Luke 5:8</a></span><br />When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-16.htm">Luke 17:16</a></span><br />He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Genesis 17:17</a></b></br> Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall <i>a child</i> be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6</a></b></br> Moreover he said, I <i>am</i> the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/9-23.htm">Leviticus 9:23,24</a></b></br> And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Face</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Facedown</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/genesis/15-12.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/genesis/9-8.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/17-5.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Facedown</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/genesis/20-8.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/23-8.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/genesis/17-22.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">God renews the covenant with Abram, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/17-5.htm">and changes his name to Abraham, in token of a greater blessing.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/17-9.htm">Circumcision is instituted.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/17-15.htm">Sarai's name is changed to Sarah, and she is blessed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Isaac is promised, and the time of his birth fixed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/17-23.htm">Abraham and Ishmael are circumcised.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Abram fell facedown,</b><br>Abram's act of falling facedown is a gesture of deep reverence and submission, common in ancient Near Eastern cultures when encountering a divine presence. This posture signifies humility and acknowledgment of God's supreme authority. In biblical context, similar acts of worship and submission are seen in <a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14</a> and <a href="/ezekiel/1-28.htm">Ezekiel 1:28</a>, where individuals respond to divine encounters with physical prostration. This act also prefigures the ultimate submission of Jesus Christ, who, in the Garden of Gethsemane, submitted to the Father's will (<a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a>).<p><b>and God said to him,</b><br>The phrase indicates a direct communication from God to Abram, emphasizing the personal relationship between the divine and human. This encounter is part of a series of covenants God makes with Abram, which are foundational to the Abrahamic faiths. The communication underscores God's initiative in establishing His covenant, a theme that runs throughout Scripture, culminating in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ (<a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Hebrews 8:6-13</a>). The divine speech acts as a continuation of God's promises to Abram, which began in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12</a>, and sets the stage for the renaming of Abram to Abraham, signifying a new identity and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abram.htm">Abram</a></b><br>Later known as Abraham, he is a central figure in the Bible, regarded as the father of faith. At this point in Genesis, God is establishing His covenant with Abram, promising to make him the father of many nations.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty, who initiates a covenant with Abram, demonstrating His sovereign will and purpose for Abram and his descendants.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant</a></b><br>This event marks the establishment of a significant covenant between God and Abram, which includes promises of land, descendants, and blessings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Abram's response of falling facedown signifies humility and reverence. In our walk with God, we are called to approach Him with a humble heart, recognizing His sovereignty and our dependence on Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening.htm">The Importance of Listening</a></b><br>Abram's posture of falling facedown also indicates a readiness to listen. In our spiritual lives, we must cultivate a posture of listening to God's voice through His Word and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Abram's life is a testament to faith and obedience. As believers, we are called to trust in God's promises and obey His commands, even when the path is unclear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The covenant with Abram is a reminder of God's faithfulness. He keeps His promises, and we can trust Him to fulfill His Word in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_god's_promises.htm">Identity in God's Promises</a></b><br>Abram's identity is transformed through God's covenant. As Christians, our identity is rooted in the promises of God, and we are called to live in light of who He says we are.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_adoration_in_the_bible.htm">What is adoration in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_strength_alone_enough_for_success.htm">What is the Abrahamic Family House?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_teachings_does_the_bible_provide.htm">What teachings does the Bible provide?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_earthing_in_the_bible.htm">Is grounding/earthing mentioned in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Abram fell on his face</span> - in reverential awe and worship (<span class="accented">vide</span> Ver. 17; cf. <a href="/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52</a>; <a href="/numbers/16-22.htm">Numbers 16:22</a>; <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Mark 14:35</a>). Other attitudes of devotion are mentioned (<a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">1 Kings 8:54</a>; <a href="/mark/4-25.htm">Mark 4:25</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">1 Timothy 2:8</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And God</span> <span class="accented">- Elohim</span>, the third name for the Deity within the compass of as many verses, thus indicating identity of being - <span class="cmt_word">talked with him, saying</span> - <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/17-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Abram</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fell facedown,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּפֹּ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip·pōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתּ֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/17-3.htm">OT Law: Genesis 17:3 Abram fell on his face (Gen. 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