Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 17:1
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Genesis17:1
1. AND when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God , walk before me , and be thou perfect .
Who can do all that I have promised, or shall promise to thee, and whatsoever pleaseth me: and therefore do thou firmly believe all my words.
As becomes one in the presence of thy Lord, and Judge, and Rewarder, being careful to please and obey me in all things, and depending upon me for thy well-doing, and well-being. See the same phrase, Gen. 48. 15. 1 King. 8. 25. Psal. 116. 9.
(i. e.) sincere, universal, and constant in thy belief of my promises and obedience to my commands. See Gen. 6. 9.
Marginal references: Or All-sufficient.; Chap. 5. 22.; Or upright or sincere.
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