Genesis 32:12

The Passion Translation

You said to me, ‘I will certainly prosper you and make your offspring as innumerable as the sand of the sea.’ ”

Cross References

Genesis 32:6

When the messengers returned to Jacob, they informed him, “We gave your brother Esau your message, and he himself is coming here to meet you. In fact, he’s on his way now with four hundred men!”

Matthew 24:35

The earth and sky will wear out and fade away before one word I speak loses its power or fails to accomplish its purpose.”

2 Timothy 2:13

But even if we are faithless, he will still be full of faith, for he never wavers in his faithfulness to us!

Titus 1:2

which rests on the hope of eternal life. God, who never lies, has promised this before time began.

Hebrews 11:12

In fact, so many children were subsequently fathered by this aged man of faith—one who was as good as dead, that he now has offspring as innumerable as the sand on the seashore and as the stars in the sky!

Hebrews 6:17

So in the same way, God wanted to end all doubt and confirm it even more forcefully to those who would inherit his promises. His purpose was unchangeable, so God added his vow to the promise.