Bible Verses About Abram

Bible verses about Abram

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Exploring Abram's journey through scripture offers profound insights into faith, obedience, and God's unwavering promises. By studying the verses dedicated to Abram, we witness the foundation of a covenant that shapes the destiny of nations and resonates throughout salvation history. Abram's story reminds us that even amidst uncertainty, a steadfast belief in God's word can lead to unimaginable blessings. These verses unveil a blueprint for living a life of purpose, guided by divine direction and fueled by unwavering trust. Understanding Abram's walk illuminates our own path, inspiring us to embrace faith, persevere through challenges, and anticipate the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives.

Scripture Passages

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After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

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Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

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And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south.

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And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.

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So Abram departed, as the Lord had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.

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And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him.

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And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

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Thou art the Lord the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham;

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Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the Lord.

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And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:

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And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son’s name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.

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Abram; the same is Abraham.

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And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

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By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

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And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.

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And the Lord appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham’s sake.

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And I took your father Abraham from the other side of the flood, and led him throughout all the land of Canaan, and multiplied his seed, and gave him Isaac.

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And Abram said, Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?

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And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram.

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And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

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And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

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And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son’s son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram’s wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.

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Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.

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And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.

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Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the Lord.

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And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.

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And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing?

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And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.

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Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.

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That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:

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And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines’ land many days.

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And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.

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In the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:

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And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

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And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.

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And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the Lord:

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So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

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And he said, I am Abraham’s servant.

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And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.

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And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:

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The verses explored reveal Abram's pivotal role in God's unfolding plan of salvation. From his initial call to leave his homeland to his unwavering faith tested through waiting for a promised heir and his willingness to sacrifice Isaac, Abram's journey exemplifies obedience and trust. He becomes the father of nations, a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling promises beyond human comprehension. Reflecting on these passages, we're challenged to examine our own level of faith and willingness to step out in obedience, even when the path is unclear. Abram's story is not just a historical account, but a living example of how surrendering to God's will can lead to unimaginable blessings and a legacy that echoes through eternity. May we strive to emulate Abram's unwavering trust and embrace the promises God offers each of us.