Genesis 17:3

fell. Compare Mary (John 11:32) and contrast Martha (John 11:21).

God. Elohim, Creator. Used in this ch. (verses: Genesis 17:3; Genesis 17:9; Genesis 17:15; Genesis 3:18; Genesis 3:22; Genesis 3:23) because He creates new names (verses: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 17:15),. new Sign of Covenant (verses: Genesis 17:9-14), and. new thing, from one as good as dead (Hebrews 11:12).

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