Genesi 17:4

As for me, behold, my covenant [is] with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

Ver. 4. As for me.] Ego ecce. An abrupt speech, to show what haste God made to comfort and confirm Abram, now fallen at his feet.

Thou shalt be a father of many nations.] The Israelites, Ishmaelites, Edomites, Keturites, &c., besides all believers. Gal 3:28-29