The Everlasting Covenant Between the Word and Abraham

Targum Pseudo-Jonathan on Genesis 17:7

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·April 20, 2026

And I have established My covenant between My Word and thee, and thy sons after thee in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to thee and to thy sons after thee.

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Genesis 17:7

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