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Genesis 22:17 ยท KJV

"That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;"

King James Version

What does Genesis 22:17 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

15And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,
16And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:
17That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
18And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
19So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer-sheba.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view God's promises in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be a part of a legacy?

3

When have you felt blessed in ways you didn't expect?

Life Application

legacy

Consider how your actions today can impact future generations.

blessing

Look for opportunities to bless others as you have been blessed.

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

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

The promise of Abraham's descendants being numerous points to the coming of Jesus, who fulfills the promise through His lineage.

See also: Galatians 3:29

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