Abram's name is changed to Abraham
while he is communicating with divinity in chapter 17.
"Abram" means "my father is great."
"Abraham" means "father of many." Abraham no longer is focused on exalting his father. Abraham can look at Ishmael and see and feel: I am a father who is fruitful and multiplying.
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"Sarai" means "my princess."
Her name is changed to "Sarah" in Chapter 17. "Sarah" simply means "princess." She's now a princess who belongs to no one. When she looks into a pool of water she sees a princess looking back at her. She doesn't need Abraham's eyes or anyone else's eyes to feel and know she is a princess.
"Abram" means "my father is great."
"Abraham" means "father of many." Abraham no longer is focused on exalting his father. Abraham can look at Ishmael and see and feel: I am a father who is fruitful and multiplying.
*****
"Sarai" means "my princess."
Her name is changed to "Sarah" in Chapter 17. "Sarah" simply means "princess." She's now a princess who belongs to no one. When she looks into a pool of water she sees a princess looking back at her. She doesn't need Abraham's eyes or anyone else's eyes to feel and know she is a princess.
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