Genesis 17:3 bbe — And Abram went down on his face on the earth, and the Lord God went on talking with him, and said,

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"And Abram went down on his face on the earth, and the Lord God went on talking with him, and said,"

— Genesis 17:3, Bible in Basic English

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“And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying, ”
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Genesis 17 — Context

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord came to him, and said, I am God, Ruler of all; go in my ways and be upright in all things,

And I will make an agreement between you and me, and your offspring will be greatly increased.

And Abram went down on his face on the earth, and the Lord God went on talking with him, and said,

As for me, my agreement is made with you, and you will be the father of nations without end.

No longer will your name be Abram, but Abraham, for I have made you the father of a number of nations.

I will make you very fertile, so that nations will come from you and kings will be your offspring.

Genesis 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 17:3 say?

Genesis 17:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Abram went down on his face on the earth, and the Lord God went on talking with him, and said,”

Where is Genesis 17:3 in the Bible?

Genesis 17:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 17, verse 3.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 17:3.

What translation should I read Genesis 17:3 in?

Genesis 17:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 17:3?

Genesis 17:3 reads (BBE): “And Abram went down on his face on the earth, and the Lord God went on talking with him, and said,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Genesis 17:3 bbe — And Abram went down on his face on the earth, and the Lord God went on talking with him, and said,

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