1 When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said, "I am the Mighty God. Walk with me and live without any blame.
2 I will now put into practice my covenant between me and you. I will greatly increase your numbers."
3 Abram fell with his face to the ground. God said to him,
4 "As for me, this is my covenant with you. You will be the father of many nations.
5 "You will not be called Abram anymore. Your name will be Abraham, because I have made you a father of many nations.
6 I will give you many children. Nations will come from you. And kings will come from you.
7 "I will make my covenant with you. It will last forever. It will be between me and you and your children after you for all time to come. I will be your God. And I will be the God of all of your family after you.