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But the aLord was gracious to them and bhad compassion on them and turned to them because of cHis covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them or cast them from His presence until now.
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Genesis 13:16, Genesis 13:17, Genesis 17:2-5
Genesis 13
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"I will make your descendants aas the dust of the earth, so that if anyone can number the dust of the earth, then your descendants can also be numbered.
Genesis 13
17
"Arise, awalk about the land through its length and breadth; for bI will give it to you."
Genesis 17
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"I will establish My acovenant between Me and you, And I will bmultiply you exceedingly."
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Abram afell on his face, and God talked with him, saying,
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"As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, And you will be the father of a amultitude of nations.
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"No longer shall your name be called Abram, But ayour name shall be Abraham; For bI have made you the father of a multitude of nations.