Genesis 17:20

New International Version

And as for Ishmael, I have heard you: I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and will greatly increase his numbers. He will be the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.

Cross References

Genesis 21:18

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

Genesis 21:13

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

Genesis 28:3

May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a community of peoples.

Psalm 107:38

he blessed them, and their numbers greatly increased, and he did not let their herds diminish.

Genesis 12:2

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