1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said: I am God the Almighty. Walk in my presence and be blameless.
2 Between you and me I will establish my covenant, and I will multiply you exceedingly.
3 Abram fell face down and God said to him:
4 For my part, here is my covenant with you: you are to become the father of a multitude of nations.
5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I am making you the father of a multitude of nations.
6 I will make you exceedingly fertile; I will make nations of you; kings will stem from you.