Genesis 22:17 — you can be sure that I will bless you and give you many descendants. They will… — FBV | maBible

Read Genesis 22:17 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Genesis 22.17, Genesis 22v17, Gen. 22:17. you can be sure that I will bless you and give you many descendants. They will be as numerous as the stars of heaven and the sand of the seashore, and they will c…

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

17 you can be sure that I will bless you and give you many descendants. They will be as numerous as the stars of heaven and the sand of the seashore, and they will conquer their enemies.

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

“Conquer their enemies”: literally, “take possession of the gates of their enemies.”

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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