Genesis 17:4
“I am putting this my word down for you, truly you will be grandfather for many people. Your grandchildren's grand-children and those who come after them will spread out in many countries.
Nyangumarta (portions)
In The King James Version
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
In Context
3Abram knelt down with his forehead on the ground. God said to him,
Cross References
Genesis 13:16I will look after them, they will become very many. (People) won't be able to name them.
Genesis 28:3God will do good to you, he will give you many children, you (pl) will become very many.
Genesis 35:11I am truly God, the boss for you all. I will give you many grandchildren. They will be very many. They will go far away, to other countries. Some will be big bosses, they will be kings.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 17:2-4
The Covenant with Abraham Renewed. ( b. c. 1898.) 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. 3 And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying, Here is, I. The time when God made Abram this gracious visit: When he was ninety-nine years old, full thirteen years after the birth of Ishmael. 1. So long, it… Read the whole commentary →