Genesis 17:20

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

As for Ishmael, I have heard you; I will bless him and make him fruitful and exceedingly numerous; he shall 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, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

Genesis 21:13

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

Genesis 21:18

Come, lift up the boy and hold him fast with your hand, for I will make a great nation of him.”

Genesis 28:3

May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and numerous, that you may become a company of peoples.

Psalm 107:38

By his blessing they multiply greatly, and he does not let their cattle decrease.