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A New Name, A New Destiny
All commentators agree that God changed Abram's name, meaning "high father," to Abraham, meaning "father of a multitude." This was not merely a new label but a divine declaration of a new identity and destiny. This change signified a new stage in God's covenant, elevating Abraham to a new dignity as the patriarch of countless descendants, both physically and spiritually.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 17:1–27
18th Century
Theologian
שׁדי shaday — Shaddai, “Irresistible, able to destroy, and by inference to create, Almighty.” שׁדד shādad
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 17:5
19th Century
Bishop
Abram.—That is, high father.
Abraham means Father of a multitude, as “raham” is an Arabi…
John Gill
On Genesis 17:5
17th Century
Pastor
Neither shall your name be any more called Abram
Which signifies an "high father", which name he bore for many years…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 17:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The covenant was to be accomplished in due time. The promised Seed was Christ, and Christians in him. And all who are of faith are blessed with fai…