Genesis 17:6

Yes, I will give you many grandchildren's grandchildren and those who come after them. They will spread out to many countries far and near. From them there will be some important bosses.

Nyangumarta (portions)

In The King James Version

And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.

In Context

5Therefore now I am giving you another name. From now your name will be Abraham. That name says, 'Father For Many'.

7This word is for you and for the children who will come after you, it will be forever. I will be a father for all of you.

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Cross References

Genesis 13:16I will look after them, they will become very many. (People) won't be able to name them.

Genesis 17:16I will do good to her, I will give you two a child, Sarah will give birth to a child. Sarah's descendents will become many. They will spread out in every direction, they will settle in different countries. Some from among them will become important bosses.”

Genesis 28:3God will do good to you, he will give you many children, you (pl) will become very many.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 17:5-7

4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. 5 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. 6 And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee. The promise here is introduced with solemnity: " As for me, " says the great God, "behold, behold and admire it, behold and be assured of it, my covenant is with thee;" as before ( v. 2 ),… Read the whole commentary →

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