Abrahamic Covenant

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The Abrahamic Covenant, found in Genesis 15, granted the Israelites a promised land in the Land of Israel. In this covenant, God promises (see Genesis 12:1-3; 13:14-18; 15:1-21; 17:1-22):

To make from Abraham a great nation and to multiply his seed exceedingly and to make him a father of great many nations.
To bless Abraham and make him great.
To make Abraham a blessing to all the families of the earth.
To bless those who bless him and curse those who curse him.
To give Abraham and his seed forever all the land which he could see.
To give him a sign of the covenant (circumcision).