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.