Genesis 18:18
New International Version
Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him.

New Living Translation
“For Abraham will certainly become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him.

English Standard Version
seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

Berean Standard Bible
Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed.

King James Bible
Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

New King James Version
since Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

New American Standard Bible
since Abraham will certainly become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed?

NASB 1995
since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed?

NASB 1977
since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed?

Legacy Standard Bible
since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed?

Amplified Bible
since Abraham is destined to become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him?

Christian Standard Bible
Abraham is to become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abraham is to become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him.

American Standard Version
seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

Contemporary English Version
since his family will become a great and powerful nation that will be a blessing to all the other nations on earth.

English Revised Version
seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After all, Abraham is going to become a great and mighty nation and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed.

Good News Translation
His descendants will become a great and mighty nation, and through him I will bless all the nations.

International Standard Version
"since Abraham's descendants will become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him?

Majority Standard Bible
Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed.

NET Bible
After all, Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations on the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using his name.

New Heart English Bible
seeing that Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him?

Webster's Bible Translation
Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

World English Bible
since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed in him?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Abraham certainly becomes a great and mighty nation, and blessed in him have been all nations of the earth?

Young's Literal Translation
and Abraham certainly becometh a nation great and mighty, and blessed in him have been all nations of the earth?

Smith's Literal Translation
And Abraham being, shall be for a great and numerous nation, and all the nations of the earth shall bless themselves in him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Seeing he shall become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth shall be blessed?

Catholic Public Domain Version
since he will become a great and very robust nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed?

New American Bible
now that he is to become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth are to find blessing in him?

New Revised Standard Version
seeing that Abraham shall become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed through him?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abraham is going to be for a great people and many, and all of the nations of the Earth shall be blessed in him?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But Abraam shall become a great and populous nation, and in him shall all the nations of the earth be blest.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Abraham Begs for Sodom
17And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do? 18Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed. 19For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”…

Cross References
Genesis 12:2-3
I 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. / 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.”

Genesis 22:17-18
I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

Genesis 26:4
I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed,

Genesis 28:14
Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.

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.”

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.

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.

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.’

Hebrews 6:14
saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”

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.

Isaiah 51:2
Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him.

Romans 9:7-8
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

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.

Genesis 17:4-6
“As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. / No longer will you be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. / I will make you exceedingly fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will descend from you.

Genesis 35:11
And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you.


Treasury of Scripture

Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

become.

Genesis 12:2,3
And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: …

Genesis 22:17,18
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; …

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;

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Genesis 18
1. The Lord appears to Abraham, who entertains angels.
9. Sarah is reproved for laughing at the promise of a son.
16. The destruction of Sodom is revealed to Abraham.
23. Abraham makes intercession for its inhabitants.














Abraham
The name "Abraham" is derived from the Hebrew "Avraham," meaning "father of a multitude." This name change from Abram to Abraham in Genesis 17:5 signifies God's covenant with him, marking a transformation in his identity and purpose. Abraham is a central figure in the Bible, revered as the patriarch of the Israelites, Ishmaelites, Edomites, and Midianites. His faith and obedience to God set a foundational example for believers, illustrating the importance of trust in God's promises.

will surely become
The phrase "will surely become" underscores the certainty and divine assurance of God's promise. In Hebrew, the repetition of the verb form can indicate emphasis, highlighting the inevitability of God's plan. This reflects the biblical theme that God's word is unfailing and His promises are steadfast, providing believers with confidence in His divine will and timing.

a great and powerful nation
This phrase speaks to the future establishment of Israel as a nation. Historically, the descendants of Abraham, through Isaac and Jacob, formed the twelve tribes of Israel. The term "great" in Hebrew, "gadol," implies not only size but also significance and influence. "Powerful" or "mighty" suggests strength and resilience, characteristics that would define Israel's history and its role in God's redemptive plan.

and all the nations on earth
This phrase expands the scope of God's promise beyond Israel to include all humanity. The Hebrew word for "nations," "goyim," often refers to Gentiles or non-Israelite peoples. This foreshadows the universal blessing that would come through Abraham's lineage, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers salvation to all people, regardless of ethnic or national identity.

will be blessed through him
The blessing through Abraham is a central theme in the Abrahamic covenant. This promise finds its ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham, becomes the source of blessing for all nations. The Hebrew word for "blessed," "barak," conveys a sense of divine favor and prosperity. This blessing is not merely material but spiritual, offering redemption and reconciliation with God. Through Abraham's faith and obedience, God's plan for salvation history unfolds, inviting all to partake in His blessings.

Verse 18. - Seeing that Abraham shall surely become (literally, becoming shall become) a great and mighty nation (cf. Genesis 12:2; Genesis 17:4-6), and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? The import of Jehovah's self-interrogation was, that since Abraham had already been promoted to so distinguished a position, not only was there no sufficient reason why the Divine purpose concerning Sodom should be concealed from him, but, on the contrary, the gracious footing of intimacy which subsisted between himself and his humble friend almost necessitated some sort of friendly communication on the subject, and all the more for the reason next appended.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Abraham
וְאַ֨בְרָהָ֔ם (wə·’aḇ·rā·hām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

{will} surely
הָי֧וֹ (hā·yōw)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

become
יִֽהְיֶ֛ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a great
גָּד֖וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

and powerful
וְעָצ֑וּם (wə·‘ā·ṣūm)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6099: Powerful, numerous

nation,
לְג֥וֹי (lə·ḡō·w)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

and through him
ב֔וֹ (ḇōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

all
כֹּ֖ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the nations
גּוֹיֵ֥י (gō·w·yê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

of the earth
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

{will} be blessed.
וְנִ֨בְרְכוּ (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


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