KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Genesis 17:5 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “Neither” | וְלֹֽא | Not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles | Neither |
| “shall” | אֶת | Properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely) | shall |
| “thy name” | שִׁמְךָ֖ | An appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character | name |
| “any more” | ע֛וֹד | Properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more | any more |
| “be called” | יִקָּרֵ֥א | To call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications) | called |
| “Abram,” | אַבְרָ֑ם | Abram, the original name of Abraham | Abram |
| “but thy name” | שִׁמְךָ֙ | An appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character | name |
| “shall be” | וְהָיָ֤ה | To exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) | shall be |
| “Abraham;” | אַבְרָהָ֔ם | Abraham, the later name of Abram | Abraham |
| “for” | כִּ֛י | (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed | for |
| “a father” | אַב | Father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application | father |
| “of many” | הֲמ֥וֹן | A noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth | many |
| “nations” | גּוֹיִ֖ם | A foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts | nations |
| “have I made thee.” | נְתַתִּֽיךָ׃ | To give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.) | made |
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3 And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,
4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
5 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.
6 And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.
7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
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