Genesis 17:5 Douay-Rheims

Neither shall thy name be called any more Abram: but thou shalt be called Abraham: because I have made thee a father of many nations.

George Leo Haydock

1774–1849 Catholic

Abraham. Abram, in the Hebrew, signifies a high father; but Abraham, the father of the multitude: Sarai signifies my Lady, but Sara absolutely Lady. (Challoner) — God thus receives them as it were into his own family. (Calmet)

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1849 · Genesis 17:5

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