Cross-References — Genesis 17

5 pairs

Genesis 17:1referencesExodus 6:3
In Genesis 17:1, God reveals Himself to Abram as 'El Shaddai' (God Almighty), a name He reiterates to Moses in Exodus 6:3, emphasizing His power and covenant faithfulness.
Thematic focusDivine Revelation, Covenant, God's Power.
Genesis 17:5referencesRomans 4:17
Genesis 17:5 marks the renaming of Abram to Abraham, signifying his role as 'father of many nations,' a theme Paul expounds in Romans 4:17, highlighting Abraham's faith and God's promise.
Thematic focusFaith, Promise, Identity in God.
Genesis 17:10referencesActs 7:8
Genesis 17:10 introduces circumcision as the sign of the covenant, which Stephen references in Acts 7:8, underscoring its significance in the Abrahamic covenant.
Thematic focusCovenant, Sign, Obedience.
Genesis 17:19referencesGalatians 4:28
Genesis 17:19 promises Isaac as the child of the covenant, which Paul refers to in Galatians 4:28, drawing a parallel between Isaac and believers as children of promise.
Thematic focusPromise, Covenant, Spiritual Heritage.
Genesis 17:21referencesRomans 9:7
Genesis 17:21 specifies that God's covenant will be established with Isaac, a point Paul makes in Romans 9:7 to illustrate God's sovereign choice in the lineage of promise.
Thematic focusDivine Choice, Covenant, Lineage.

Genesis 17:1→referencesExodus 6:3