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The Ultimate Promise
Commentators unanimously identify the phrase "to be a God unto thee and to thy seed" as the spiritual heart of the covenant. This was not merely a promise of land or descendants, but a profound offer of a personal relationship with God Himself, implying eternal life and salvation. This promise of divine fellowship is the ultimate blessing offered to Abraham and his spiritual heirs.
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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
John Calvin
On Genesis 17:7
16th Century
Theologian
And thy seed after thee. There is no doubt that the Lord distinguishes the race of Abraham from the rest of the world. We must now see wha…
John Gill
On Genesis 17:7
17th Century
Pastor
And I will establish my covenant between me and you
Not only renew it, but confirm it by the following token of circ…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 17:7–14
17th Century
Minister
The covenant of grace is from everlasting in its eternal plan, and to everlasting in its consequences. The token of the covenant was circumcision. …