Genesis 17:20

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And as for Ishmael, I have heard and heeded you: behold, I will bless him and will make him fruitful and will multiply him exceedingly; He will be the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation. [Fulfilled in Gen. 25:12-18.]

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you [with abundant increase of favors] and make your name famous and distinguished, and you will be a blessing [dispensing good to others].

Genesis 21:13

And I will make a nation of the son of the bondwoman also, because he is your offspring.

Genesis 21:18

Arise, raise up the youth and support him with your hand, for I intend to make him a great nation.

Genesis 28:3

May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you until you become a group of peoples.

Psalm 107:38

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