The Holy Bible Verses

50 Bible Verses About Abraham

Explore Abraham's journey of faith with key Bible verses. Discover the promises that defined his life and how they inspire trust in God's plan.

By The Editorial Team

Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

Abraham is recognized for his exemplary faith and obedience to God, exemplified in Genesis 15:6, where he believed God's promises, leading to his righteousness. His journey included significant events like the covenant with God, illustrating trust in divine plans, and establishing him as a foundational figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

“He believed in Yahweh, who credited it to him for righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6 WEB

Stars fill the night sky as Abram looks upward, trying to grasp the magnitude of God’s promise. The dark sky represents the unknown future, but God’s voice brings clarity. In Genesis 15:5, God tells Abram to count the stars, promising that his offspring will be countless. This moment is a pivotal point in Abram’s journey of faith. Through this vision, God reveals His plan to bless Abram beyond his imagination. Abram’s belief in God’s promise is credited to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6). It’s not just about the promise of descendants, but about trust and faith in God’s word.

Abram’s journey from being called out of his homeland to becoming the father of many nations is filled with divine encounters. God changes Abram’s name to Abraham, signifying his new role (Genesis 17:5). The transformation from Abram to Abraham marks not just a change in identity but an unfolding of God’s covenant. Genesis 15:1 reminds us that God is Abraham’s shield and great reward. Each step, each promise, is a testament to God’s unwavering faithfulness. As we explore these verses, they invite us to trust in God’s promises and His timing, just as Abraham did.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:”

  2. 2

    “After these things Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.””

  3. 3

    “Yahweh brought him outside, and said, “Look now toward the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” He said to Abram, “So will your offspring be.””

  4. 4

    “He believed in Yahweh, who credited it to him for righteousness.”

  5. 5

    “Your name will no more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.”

  6. 6

    “God said to Abraham, “As for you, you will keep my covenant, you and your offspringor, seed after you throughout their generations.”

  7. 7

    “since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed in him?”

  8. 8

    “Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.”

  9. 9

    “Abraham called his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac. Isaac means “He laughs”.”

  10. 11

    “Abraham rose early in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son. He split the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went to the place of which God had told him.”

  11. 12

    “Isaac spoke to Abraham his father, and said, “My father?” He said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Here is the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?””

  12. 13

    “Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and saw that behind him was a ram caught in the thicket by his horns. Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering instead of his son.”

  13. 14

    “Abraham was old, and well stricken in age. Yahweh had blessed Abraham in all things.”

  14. 16

    “When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth to Yahweh.”

  15. 18

    “Abraham gave up his spirit, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years, and was gathered to his people.”

  16. 19

    “This is the history of the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son. Abraham became the father of Isaac.”

  17. 20

    “Yahweh appeared to him the same night, and said, “I am the God of Abraham your father. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you, and will bless you, and multiply your offspringor, seed for my servant Abraham’s sake.””

  18. 21

    “and give you the blessing of Abraham, to you, and to your offspringor, seed with you, that you may inherit the land where you travel, which God gave to Abraham.””

  19. 22

    “Behold, Yahweh stood above it, and said, “I am Yahweh, the God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac. The land whereon you lie, to you will I give it, and to your offspringor, seed.”

  20. 23

    “the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. Let them grow into a multitude upon the earth.””

  21. 24

    “Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, to whom you swore by your own self, and said to them, ‘I will multiply your offspringor, seed as the stars of the sky, and all this land that I have spoken of I will give to your offspring,or, seed and they shall inherit it forever.’””

  22. 25

    “I took your father Abraham from beyond the River, and led him throughout all the land of Canaan, and multiplied his offspring,or, seed and gave him Isaac.”

  23. 30

    “You are Yahweh, the God who chose Abram, brought him out of Ur of the Chaldees, gave him the name of Abraham,”

  24. 31

    “the covenant which he made with Abraham, his oath to Isaac,”

  25. 33

    “Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; for when he was but one I called him, and I blessed him, and made him many.”

  26. 34

    “Don’t think to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father,’ for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.”

  27. 35

    “As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his offspringor, seed forever.””

  28. 36

    “the oath which he swore to Abraham, our father,”

  29. 37

    “They answered him, “Our father is Abraham.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham.”

  30. 38

    “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day. He saw it, and was glad.””

  31. 39

    “You are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘In your offspringor, seed will all the families of the earth be blessed.’Genesis 22:18; 26:4”

  32. 40

    “He said, “Brothers and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,”

  33. 41

    “For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”Genesis 15:6”

  34. 42

    “As it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.”Genesis 17:5 This is in the presence of him whom he believed: God, who gives life to the dead, and calls the things that are not, as though they were.”

  35. 43

    “Besides hope, Abraham in hope believed, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, “So will your offspringor, seed be.”Genesis 15:5”

  36. 44

    “Even as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.””

  37. 45

    “Know therefore that those who are of faith, the same are children of Abraham.”

  38. 46

    “So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.”

  39. 47

    “By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he went.”

  40. 48

    “By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son,”

  41. 49

    “Wasn’t Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?”

  42. 50

    “and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness”;Genesis 15:6 and he was called the friend of God.”

For your week

Reflect

Abraham’s story invites us to trust God even when the future seems uncertain. His faith is not about certainty but about believing in God’s promises. This belief is transformative, a lesson on the power of trust.

Pray

Heavenly Father, help us to trust in Your promises like Abraham did. Strengthen our faith when the future feels uncertain. Guide our steps with Your wisdom.

Apply

This week, write down a promise from God’s word that speaks to you. Place it somewhere visible and reflect on it daily, trusting God’s timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Abraham?

Abraham, originally named Abram, is a key figure in the Bible. He is known as the father of many nations and a man of great faith. God called him to leave his homeland and promised to make him a great nation (Genesis 12:1-2). His journey of faith is marked by significant promises from God, including the promise of numerous descendants (Genesis 15:5).

Why is Abraham the father of faith?

Abraham is called the father of faith because of his unwavering trust in God's promises. Genesis 15:6 highlights his belief, which God credited as righteousness. Despite challenges, Abraham's life demonstrates faith in action, trusting God’s plan even when it seemed impossible. His faith laid the foundation for the covenant relationship between God and His people, making him a model of faith for believers.

What is the Abrahamic covenant?

The Abrahamic covenant is a pivotal promise God made to Abraham, signifying blessings and a multitude of descendants. In Genesis 15:18, God establishes this covenant, promising land and descendants. This covenant is foundational in the biblical narrative, highlighting God's commitment to Abraham and his offspring. It underscores God's faithfulness and the significance of trust in His promises.

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