Abram and Nahor both married. Abram’s wife was named Sarai. Nahor’s wife was named Milcah. Milcah was the daughter of Haran. Haran was the father of Milcah and Iscah.
{Abraham, this is the agreement between you and me:} Any male that is not circumcised will be cut off from his people. [97] Why? Because that person has broken my agreement.”
I will change your name. Your name will not be Abram [92] —your name will be Abraham. [93] I give you this name because I am making you the father of many nations.
Then the man said, “Your name will not be Jacob. Your name will now be Israel. [191] I give you this name because you have fought with God and with men, and you have not been defeated.”
“Some of you people try hard to live good lives. You go to the Lord for help. Listen to me. You should look at Abraham your father. He is the rock you were cut from.