Genesis 17:20

New International Reader's Version

I have heard what you said about Ishmael. I will surely bless him. I will make his family very large. He will be the father of 12 rulers. And I will make him into a great nation.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

“I will make you into a great nation. And I will bless you. I will make your name great. You will be a blessing to others.

Genesis 21:13

I will also make the son of your slave into a nation. I will do it because he is your child.”

Genesis 21:18

Lift up the boy and take him by the hand. I will make him into a great nation.”

Genesis 28:3

May the Mighty God bless you. May he give you children. May he make your family larger until you become a community of nations.

Psalm 107:38

He blessed the people, and they greatly increased their numbers. He kept their herds from getting smaller.