5 figures
Patriarch of the Israelite nation and recipient of God's covenant.
In this chapter, God changes Abram's name to Abraham, signifying his role as the 'father of many nations.' God establishes an everlasting covenant with him, promising numerous descendants and the land of Canaan.
Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
God changes Sarai's name to Sarah, promising that she will bear a son, Isaac, through whom the covenant will continue.
Son of Abraham through Hagar.
God acknowledges Ishmael, promising to make him a great nation, but clarifies that the covenant will be established through Isaac.
Promised son of Abraham and Sarah.
Though not yet born in this chapter, Isaac is named as the child through whom God's covenant will be established.
Divine initiator of the covenant with Abraham.
God reveals Himself as El Shaddai, establishing an everlasting covenant with Abraham and his descendants.