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Genesis 17:20

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And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.

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Genesis 17:20 in other translations

As for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He will become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.

Genesis 17:20 · World English Bible

Genesis 17:20 in context

  1. 18And Abraham said unto God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
  2. 19And God said, Nay, but Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant for his seed after him.
  3. 20And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.
  4. 21But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.
  5. 22And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.