Genesis 17:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Abram fell on his face, partly in self-abasement, and a humble sense of his own undeservedness of such favours; and partly in reverence and worship to God, and a thankful acknowledgment of his marvellous kindness. Compare Leviticus 9:24 Ezekiel 43:3.

Genesis 17:3

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