Genesis 17:20

God's Word

I have heard your request about Ishmael. Yes, I will bless him, make him fertile, and increase the number of his descendants. He will be the father of 12 princes, and I will make him a great nation.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

I will make you a great nation, I will bless you. I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Genesis 21:13

Besides, I will make the slave’s son into a nation also, because he is your child.”

Genesis 21:18

Come on, help the boy up! Take him by the hand, because I’m going to make him into a great nation.”

Genesis 28:3

May God Almighty bless you, make you fertile, and increase the number of your descendants so that you will become a community of people.

Psalm 107:38

He blesses them, and their numbers multiply, and he does not allow a shortage of cattle.