Victor P. Hamilton explains, “There are no less than five speeches of God to Abraham: I, vv. 1-2; II, vv. 3-8; III, vv. 9-14; IV, vv. 15-16; V, vv. 19-21. . . . In three of these speeches (nos. II, IV, V), the focus is on God’s commitment to bless. In the remaining two (nos. I, III), the focus is on God’s expectations of Abraham. The major speech by God to Abraham about Abraham’s need to take appropriate action (vv. 9-14) is ringed by speeches of God’s promises to Abraham (vv. 3-8 and 15-21), showing that the demands of God must be interpreted within the context of the promises of God.” The consequence or result of Abraham’s obedience will be the giving of a covenant between “God Almighty” and Abraham. “To give a covenant” is usually used in the context of the establishment of a covenant (Gen 9:12; Num 25:12). However, the Lord had already initiated His covenant with Abraham in Gen 15:18. Therefore, this covenant is either a second covenant the Lord makes with Abraham or a further confirmation and ratification of the covenant made previously. As Cleon L. Rogers, Jr. notes (as cited in Essex, 1999). Which I think that God was making a conformation when he told Abraham: "Sarah thy wife
Victor P. Hamilton explains, “There are no less than five speeches of God to Abraham: I, vv. 1-2; II, vv. 3-8; III, vv. 9-14; IV, vv. 15-16; V, vv. 19-21. . . . In three of these speeches (nos. II, IV, V), the focus is on God’s commitment to bless. In the remaining two (nos. I, III), the focus is on God’s expectations of Abraham. The major speech by God to Abraham about Abraham’s need to take appropriate action (vv. 9-14) is ringed by speeches of God’s promises to Abraham (vv. 3-8 and 15-21), showing that the demands of God must be interpreted within the context of the promises of God.” The consequence or result of Abraham’s obedience will be the giving of a covenant between “God Almighty” and Abraham. “To give a covenant” is usually used in the context of the establishment of a covenant (Gen 9:12; Num 25:12). However, the Lord had already initiated His covenant with Abraham in Gen 15:18. Therefore, this covenant is either a second covenant the Lord makes with Abraham or a further confirmation and ratification of the covenant made previously. As Cleon L. Rogers, Jr. notes (as cited in Essex, 1999). Which I think that God was making a conformation when he told Abraham: "Sarah thy wife