Genesis 28:3 · KJV

"And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.

²Arise, go to Padan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother.

³And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;

⁴And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham.

⁵And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padan-aram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's and Esau's mother.

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Reflection Questions

How do you see God's blessings manifesting in your life?

What does it mean for you to be fruitful in your endeavors?

When have you experienced multiplication in your relationships or work?

Life Application

work

Identify areas in your work where you can seek growth and abundance. Set goals that align with being fruitful.

community

Consider how you can contribute to your community's growth and well-being, fostering relationships that multiply blessings.

People in This Verse

God AlmightyBoth

God Almighty is the all-powerful deity of Israel, who establishes covenants and promises with His people. He is central to the narratives of the Old Testament.

First appearance: Genesis 1:1

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This blessing points to the future promise of a multitude of descendants, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, who brings salvation to all nations.

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