*GENESIS 17:1--8*>> 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. *2* And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. *3* And Abram fell on his face: and GOD talked with him, saying, *4* As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. *5* 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. *6* And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee. *7* And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a GOD unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. *8* And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their GOD.