
02/02/2025
Here are a few facts about Abraham from the Bible:
Father of Many Nations – God changed his name from Abram ("exalted father") to Abraham ("father of a multitude") as a sign of His covenant (Genesis 17:5).
Called by God – Abraham was originally from Ur of the Chaldeans and was called by God to leave his homeland and go to the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:1-4).
Covenant with God – God made a covenant with Abraham, promising that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky and that through him, all nations would be blessed (Genesis 15:5, Genesis 22:18).
Test of Faith – Abraham demonstrated great faith when he was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac as God commanded, but God provided a ram as a substitute (Genesis 22:1-14).
Father of Isaac and Ishmael – Abraham had Ishmael with Hagar (Sarah’s servant) and Isaac with Sarah, who was the son of the promise (Genesis 16, Genesis 21).
Lived to 175 Years Old – Abraham died at 175 years old and was buried in the Cave of Machpelah, which he had purchased as a burial site (Genesis 25:7-10).