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Genesis 17:3

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 17:3

Verse 3 of 27

Scripture focus

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

Genesis 17:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 17:3

Theological / Devotional

Abram fell on his face. Abram, who may have wondered during the many years of silence whether God would ever reveal Himself again, fell down in reverential awe. This attitude in worship was common in ancient times, and was even a posture showing respect for human beings (see Gen. 17:17; 24:52; Num. 16:22; Mark 14:35).

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