Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” New Living Translation I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.” English Standard Version I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Berean Standard Bible I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” King James Bible And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. New King James Version I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” New American Standard Bible And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” NASB 1995 And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” NASB 1977 And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Legacy Standard Bible And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” Amplified Bible And I will bless (do good for, benefit) those who bless you, And I will curse [that is, subject to My wrath and judgment] the one who curses (despises, dishonors, has contempt for) you. And in you all the families (nations) of the earth will be blessed.” Christian Standard Bible I will bless those who bless you, I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will bless those who bless you, I will curse those who treat you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you. American Standard Version and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse: and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Contemporary English Version I will bless those who bless you, but I will put a curse on anyone who puts a curse on you. Everyone on earth will be blessed because of you. English Revised Version and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse: and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you, I will curse. Through you every family on earth will be blessed." Good News Translation I will bless those who bless you, But I will curse those who curse you. And through you I will bless all the nations." International Standard Version I'll bless those who bless you, but I'll curse the one who curses you, and through you all the people of the earth will be blessed." Majority Standard Bible I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.? NET Bible I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, and all the families of the earth will bless one another by your name." New Heart English Bible And I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who treat you with contempt, and through you all the families of the earth will be blessed." Webster's Bible Translation And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. World English Bible I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who treats you with contempt. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I bless those blessing you, and I curse him who is cursing you, and all families of the ground have been blessed in you.” Young's Literal Translation And I bless those blessing thee, and him who is disesteeming thee I curse, and blessed in thee have been all families of the ground.' Smith's Literal Translation And I will praise them praising thee, and I will curse him cursing thee, and in thee shall all the families of the earth be praised. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee, and IN THEE shall all the kindred of the earth be blessed: Catholic Public Domain Version I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you, and in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” New American Bible I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the families of the earth will find blessing in you. New Revised Standard Version I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you: and in you shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall bless those blessing you, and those cursing you I shall curse, and in you and in your seed all the generations of the Earth shall be blessed.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse; and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will bless those that bless thee, and curse those that curse thee, and in thee shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Calling of Abram…2I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” 4So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.… Cross References Galatians 3:8 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” Acts 3:25 And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ Romans 4:13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. Galatians 3:14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. Matthew 1:1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Luke 1:55 as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.” Luke 1:72-73 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, / the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us Hebrews 6:13-14 When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” Revelation 7:9 After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 19:24-25 In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth. / The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.” Psalm 72:17 May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. Zechariah 8:13 As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.” Micah 5:7 Then the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or linger for mankind. Treasury of Scripture And I will bless them that bless you, and curse him that curses you: and in you shall all families of the earth be blessed. And I. Genesis 27:29 Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee. Exodus 23:22 But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. Numbers 24:9 He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee. in thee. Genesis 18:18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? Genesis 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. Genesis 26:4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; Jump to Previous Bless Blessed Blessing Curse Curses Curseth Earth Families Good Ground Peoples Themselves WrongJump to Next Bless Blessed Blessing Curse Curses Curseth Earth Families Good Ground Peoples Themselves WrongGenesis 12 1. God calls Abram, and blesses him with a promise of Christ.4. He departs with Lot from Haran, and comes to Canaan. 6. He journeys through Canaan, 7. which is promised to him in a vision. 10. He is driven by famine into Egypt. 11. Fear makes him feign his wife to be his sister. 14. Pharaoh, having taken her from him, is compelled to restore her. 18. Pharaoh reproves Abram, whom he dismisses. I will bless those who bless you This phrase indicates God's promise of protection and favor towards those who support Abram (later Abraham). It reflects the covenant relationship God establishes with Abram, which is foundational for the nation of Israel. The blessing is not just a personal promise but extends to those who align themselves with God's chosen people. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus speaks of blessings for those who support His followers (Matthew 10:40-42). and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Abram (Abraham)The central figure in this passage, Abram is called by God to leave his homeland and is promised that through him, all the families of the earth will be blessed. This promise marks the beginning of God's covenant with Abram, later known as Abraham. 2. God The speaker of the promise, God initiates a covenant with Abram, highlighting His sovereign plan to bless the nations through Abram's lineage. 3. Nations/Families of the Earth This phrase refers to all people groups beyond Abram's immediate descendants, indicating the universal scope of God's blessing through Abram. Teaching Points God's Sovereign PlanRecognize that God's promise to Abram is part of His larger redemptive plan for humanity, demonstrating His sovereignty and faithfulness. Blessing and Responsibility Understand that being blessed by God comes with the responsibility to be a blessing to others, reflecting God's character in our interactions. Faith and Obedience Abram's journey of faith began with obedience to God's call. Our faith should likewise be marked by trust and obedience to God's leading. Universal Scope of the Gospel The promise to Abram foreshadows the inclusion of all nations in God's redemptive plan, encouraging us to share the gospel universally. Covenant Faithfulness God's covenant with Abram is a testament to His faithfulness, encouraging us to trust in His promises even when fulfillment seems distant. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will blessוַאֲבָֽרֲכָה֙ (wa·’ă·ḇā·ră·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse those who bless you מְבָ֣רְכֶ֔יךָ (mə·ḇā·rə·ḵe·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse and curse אָאֹ֑ר (’ā·’ōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 779: To execrate those who curse you; וּמְקַלֶּלְךָ֖ (ū·mə·qal·lel·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7043: To be slight, swift or trifling and all כֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the families מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of the earth הָאֲדָמָֽה׃ (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land will be blessed וְנִבְרְכ֣וּ (wə·niḇ·rə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse through you.” בְךָ֔ (ḇə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Genesis 12:3 NIVGenesis 12:3 NLT Genesis 12:3 ESV Genesis 12:3 NASB Genesis 12:3 KJV Genesis 12:3 BibleApps.com Genesis 12:3 Biblia Paralela Genesis 12:3 Chinese Bible Genesis 12:3 French Bible Genesis 12:3 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you (Gen. 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