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Genesis 17:16 · KJV

"And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant.
15And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.
16And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her.
17Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?
18And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive God's ability to fulfill His promises?

2

What does it mean for you to be a part of God's plan?

3

When have you experienced unexpected blessings in your life?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on areas of your life where you need to trust God's promises. Consider how you can remain hopeful even in challenging circumstances.

family

Think about how you can support family members in their journeys, encouraging them to trust in God's plans.

People in This Verse

AbrahamBoth

The patriarch of Israel, known for his faith in God's promises. He is considered the father of many nations.

First appearance: Genesis 12:1

SarahOT

The wife of Abraham, known for her faith and obedience to God.

First appearance: Genesis 12:5

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

The promise of nations and kings coming from Sarah connects to the lineage of Jesus, who is a king from this line.

See also: Matthew 1:1

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MATTHEW 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place;

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