The angel of the Lord also said to her, “I will surely multiply your offspring so that they cannot be numbered for multitude.”
Genesis 21:13 - English Standard Version 2016 And I will make a nation of the son of the slave woman also, because he is your offspring.” Matoleo zaidiKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And I will make a nation of the son of the bondwoman also, because he is your offspring. American Standard Version (1901) And also of the son of the handmaid will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. Common English Bible But I will make of your servant’s son a great nation too, because he is also your descendant.” Catholic Public Domain Version Yet I will also make the son of the woman servant into a great nation, for he is your offspring." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But I will make the son also of the bondwoman a great nation: because he is thy seed. |
The angel of the Lord also said to her, “I will surely multiply your offspring so that they cannot be numbered for multitude.”
As for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I have blessed him and will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He shall father twelve princes, and I will make him into a great nation.
So Abraham rose early in the morning and took bread and a skin of water and gave it to Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, along with the child, and sent her away. And she departed and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.
Up! Lift up the boy, and hold him fast with your hand, for I will make him into a great nation.”