Genesis 17:20

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

As for Yishma'el, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He will become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

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

Genesis 21:13

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

Genesis 21:18

Get up, lift up the boy, and hold him in your hand. For I will make him a great nation.*

Genesis 28:3

May El Shaddai bless you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, that you may be a company of peoples,

Psalm 107:38

He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn't allow their livestock to decrease.