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Genesis 17:20

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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.

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Genesis 17:20 in other translations

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.

Genesis 17:20 · American Standard Version

Genesis 17:20 in context

  1. 18Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before you!”
  2. 19God said, “No, but Sarah, your wife, will bear you a son. You shall call his name Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant for his offspring after him.
  3. 20As 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.
  4. 21But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this set time next year.”
  5. 22When he finished talking with him, God went up from Abraham.