Genesis 17:20

Modern English Version

As for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold. I have blessed 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.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

I will make of you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

Genesis 21:13

Yet I will also make a nation of the son of the slave woman, because he is your offspring.”

Genesis 21:18

Arise, pick up the boy and hold him in your hands, for I will make him a great nation.”

Genesis 28:3

May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a multitude of people.

Psalm 107:38

He also blesses them, and they multiply greatly; and He does not let their livestock decrease.