In this chapter we have a solemn treaty between God and Abram,

I. A general assurance of God's kindness and goodwill to Abram, ver. 1.

II. A particular declaration of the purposes of his love concerning him, in two things. (1.) That he would give him a numerous issue, ver. 2-7. (2.) That he would give him Canaan for an inheritance, ver. 7-16.