1 When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said to Abram, “I am God Almighty. Live in my presence with integrity.
2 I will give you my promise, and I will give you very many descendants.”
3 Immediately, Abram bowed with his face touching the ground, and again God spoke to him,
4 “My promise is still with you. You will become the father of many nations.
5 So your name will no longer be Abram [Exalted Father], but Abraham [Father of Many] because I have made you a father of many nations.