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God continues speaking to Abraham.

throughout their generations

"for each generation"

for an everlasting covenant

"as a covenant that will last forever" It can also be translated as "And this covenant will last forever."

to be God to you and to your descendants after you

This can be translated as "to be your God and your descendants' God" or "I will be your God and your descendants' God."

for an everlasting possession

"as an everlasting possession" or "to possess forever." It can also be translated as "And it will belong to your descendants forever."