God's Covenant Promise to Abraham (2-18-24)

In response to Abram's faith, the Lord restates His covenant promises to Abram. Because he would be father of many nations, his name was changed to Abraham, meaning "father of a multitude." Abraham's obligation under the covenant is symbolized in the institution of circumcision. When Abraham laughed at hearing that Sarai—whose name had also been changed to Sarah—​would bear a son, the Lord assured him that what He had promised He would surely accomplish.