Genesis 22:17 — indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed like the… — AMP | maBible

Read Genesis 22:17 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Genesis 22.17, Genesis 22v17, Gen. 22:17. indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed like the stars of the heavens and like the sand on the seashore; and your seed shall possess t…

Other reference formats: Genesis 22.17, Genesis 22v17, Gen. 22:17.

17 indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed like the stars of the heavens and like the sand on the seashore; and your seed shall possess the gate of their enemies [by conquering them]. [Heb 6:13, 14; 11:12]

Passage themes

The promise of blessing — in blessing I will bless thee
A countless offspring — in multiplying I will multiply thy seed
The image of sand — as the sand which is upon the sea shore
Victory over enemies — thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies

Notes and references

Or his.

Events in this chapter

22.1 — Épreuve du sacrifice d’Isaac

Did you know?

Bereshit : « Au commencement » Le mot « Genèse » vient du grec genesis, qui signifie « origine ». En hébreu, le livre s'appelle Bereshit, « Au commencement », son tout premier mot.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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