He said, &#8220;I am God,<n id="1" /> the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.

<t /><p class="bodytext">After these things the word of the <sc>Lordsc> came to Abram in a vision: &#8220;Fear not, Abram! I am your shield<n id="1" /> and the one who will reward you in great abundance.&#8221;<n id="2" />p>

The <sc>Lordsc> appeared to him that night and said, &#8220;I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of my servant Abraham.&#8221;