Genesis 17:20

A Conservative Version

And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall beget twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.

Cross References

Genesis 21:18

Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thy hand, for I will make him a great nation.

Genesis 21:13

And also I will make a nation of the son of the handmaid, because he is thy seed.

Genesis 28:3

And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou may be a company of peoples,

Psalm 107:38

He also blesses them, so that they are multiplied greatly, and he does not allow their cattle to decrease.

Genesis 12:2

And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great, and be thou a blessing.