God’s Covenant with Abram

(Romans 4:1–12, Hebrews 11:8–19)

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision:

“ Do not be afraid, Abram.

I [am] your shield,

your very great reward.”

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But Abram replied,“O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 Abram continued,“Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir

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Then the word of the LORD came to [Abram], saying,“This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.” 5 And [the LORD] took him outside and said,“Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able Then He told him,“So {shall} your offspring be.”[fn]

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Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.[fn]

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[The LORD] also told him,“I am the LORD, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.”

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