Genesis 17:20

The Scriptures 2009

“And as for Yishma‛ĕl, I have heard you. See, I shall bless him, and shall make him fruitful, and greatly increase him. He is to bring forth twelve princes, and I shall make him a great nation.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

“And I shall make you a great nation, and bless you and make your name great, and you shall be a blessing!

Genesis 21:13

And of the son of the female servant I also make a nation, because he is your seed.

Genesis 21:18

Arise, lift up the boy and hold him with your hand, for I make a great nation of him.

Genesis 28:3

And Ěl Shaddai bless you, and make you fruitful and increase you, and you shall become an assembly of peoples,”

Psalm 107:38

And He blesses them, And they increase greatly; And He lets not their cattle diminish.