Abraham, originally known as Abram, is a prominent Bible figure and one of the most important patriarchs. His story is primarily found in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament of the Bible. Abram's life is marked by a series of divine encounters and covenants, which culminate in the significant event of his name change to Abraham.

Understanding the Context

The Covenant and Name Change: An indepth look at the meaning and etymology of the awesome name Abram. We'll discuss the original Hebrew, plus the words and names Abram is related to, plus the occurences of this name in the Bible. Abraham, without a doubt, lived a most fascinating life! Abram (his birth name before God renamed him) was born in the city of Ur of the Chaldees to a family that included older brothers Haran and Nahor.

Key Insights

Terah, his father, was 130 years old at his birth. Abram, although not the firstborn in the family, is listed before his two older brothers (Genesis 11:26) as sons of Terah. This is likely ... Abram before the call lived a worldly life, worthy of judgment from God. But Abram was saved from the Judgment because he obeyed God’s call.

Final Thoughts

Today, the worldly people are living in the same condition, worthy of judgment of God. Let us thank God for calling us and putting us in his divine plan and taking away our judgment on the cross of ...