New International Version I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, New Living Translation I will cause your descendants to become as numerous as the stars of the sky, and I will give them all these lands. And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed. English Standard Version I will multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and will give to your offspring all these lands. And in your offspring all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, Berean Standard Bible 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, Berean Literal Bible And I will multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens, and I will give to your seed all these lands. And in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, King James Bible 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; New King James Version And I will make your descendants multiply as the stars of heaven; I will give to your descendants all these lands; and in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed; New American Standard Bible I will multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven, and will give your descendants all these lands; and by your descendants all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, NASB 1995 “I will multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven, and will give your descendants all these lands; and by your descendants all the nations of the earth shall be blessed; NASB 1977 “And I will multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven, and will give your descendants all these lands; and by your descendants all the nations of the earth shall be blessed; Legacy Standard Bible And I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and I will give your seed all these lands; and by your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed; Amplified Bible I will make your descendants multiply as the stars of the heavens, and will give to your descendants all these lands; and by your descendants shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, Berean Annotated Bible 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, Christian Standard Bible I will make your offspring as numerous as the stars of the sky, I will give your offspring all these lands, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed by your offspring, Holman Christian Standard Bible I will make your offspring as numerous as the stars of the sky, I will give your offspring all these lands, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed by your offspring, American Standard Version and I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these lands; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; Contemporary English Version I will give you as many descendants as there are stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all of this land. They will be a blessing to every nation on earth, English Revised Version and I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these lands; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; GOD'S WORD® Translation I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and give all these lands to your descendants. Through your descendant all the nations of the earth will be blessed. Good News Translation I will give you as many descendants as there are stars in the sky, and I will give them all this territory. All the nations will ask me to bless them as I have blessed your descendants. International Standard Version I'll cause you to have as many descendants as the stars of the heavens, and I'll certainly give all these lands to your descendants. Later on, through your descendants all the nations of the earth will bless one another. NET Bible I will multiply your descendants so they will be as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands. All the nations of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using the name of your descendants. New Heart English Bible I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the sky, and will give to your descendants all these lands, and by your descendants will all the nations of the earth be blessed, Webster's Bible Translation And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give to thy seed all these countries: and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI 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, World English Bible I will multiply your offspring as the stars of the sky, and will give all these lands to your offspring. In your offspring all the nations of the earth will be blessed, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I have multiplied your seed as stars of the heavens, and I have given to your seed all these lands; and all nations of the earth have blessed themselves in your Seed; Berean Literal Bible And I will multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens, and I will give to your seed all these lands. And in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, Young's Literal Translation and I have multiplied thy seed as stars of the heavens, and I have given to thy seed all these lands; and blessed themselves in thy seed have all nations of the earth; Smith's Literal Translation And I will increase thy seed as the stars of the heavens, and I will give to thy seed all these lands: and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be praised. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will multiply thy seed like the stars of heaven: and I will give to thy posterity all these countries: and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will multiply your offspring like the stars of heaven. And I will give to your posterity all these regions. And in your offspring all the nations of the earth will be blessed, New American Bible I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and in your descendants all the nations of the earth will find blessing— New Revised Standard Version I will make your offspring as numerous as the stars of heaven, and will give to your offspring all these lands; and all the nations of the earth shall gain blessing for themselves through your offspring, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will make your descendants to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give to your descendants all these lands; and by your descendants shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall multiply your seed as the stars of Heaven, and I shall give to your seed all these lands, and all of the nations of Earth shall be blessed by your seed; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these lands; and by thy seed shall all the nations of the earth bless themselves; Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven; and I will give to thy seed all this land, and all the nations of the earth shall be blest in thy seed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context God's Promise to Isaac…3Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. 4I 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, 5because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”… Cross References I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, Genesis 22:17 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. Genesis 15:5 And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” Deuteronomy 1:10 The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. and I will give them all these lands, Genesis 13:15 for all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever. Genesis 15:18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— Genesis 12:7 Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, Genesis 22:18 And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” Genesis 12:3 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.” 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.” 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 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. 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. Exodus 32:13 Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” Deuteronomy 7:13 He will love you and bless you and multiply you. He will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your land—your grain, new wine, and oil, the young of your herds and the lambs of your flocks—in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you. Deuteronomy 28:4 The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. Psalm 105:9-11 the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: / “I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.” Treasury of Scripture And I will make your seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give to your seed all these countries; and in your seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; multiply. Genesis 13:16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered. Genesis 15:5,18 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be… Genesis 17:4-8 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations… seed shall. 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 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. Psalm 72:17 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. Jump to Previous Bless Blessed Blessing Countries Descendants Earth Heaven Heavens Lands Multiplied Multiply Nations Numerous Offspring Seed Sky Stars ThemselvesJump to Next Bless Blessed Blessing Countries Descendants Earth Heaven Heavens Lands Multiplied Multiply Nations Numerous Offspring Seed Sky Stars ThemselvesGenesis 26 1. Isaac, because of famine, sojourns in Gerar, and the Lord blesses him.7. He is reproved by Abimelech for denying his wife. 12. He grows rich, and the Philistines envy his prosperity. 18. He digs wells. 23. God appears to him at Beersheba, and blesses him; 26. and Abimelech makes a covenant with him. 34. Esau's wives. I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, God reaffirmed to Isaac the covenant first given to Abraham. Though Isaac had only two sons at this point, God promised a vast lineage that would become the nation of Israel and endure according to His purpose. Gen 22:17 I will surely bless you, and I will multiply… and I will give them all these lands, The promised land included Canaan, where Isaac was living as a sojourner. Israel would later receive this inheritance under Joshua, demonstrating that the land was a real and lasting part of God’s covenant with Abraham’s family. Gen 13:15 for all the land that you see, I will give to you… and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, God’s covenant was never limited to Israel’s prosperity alone. Through Abraham’s line came the Messiah, Jesus Christ, whose salvation extends to people from every nation. Gen 22:18 And through your offspring all nations of the earth… Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaacThe son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is the recipient of God's promise in this passage. He is a patriarch of the Israelite nation and a key figure in the continuation of God's covenant. 2. God The divine speaker in this passage, reaffirming the covenant made with Abraham and extending it to Isaac. God is the central figure who initiates and fulfills the promises. 3. Descendants Refers to the future generations of Isaac, specifically the Israelites, who will inherit the promises made by God. 4. Lands The physical territories promised to Isaac's descendants, which include the land of Canaan, a central theme in the Abrahamic covenant. 5. Nations of the Earth This phrase indicates the universal scope of God's blessing, suggesting that through Isaac's lineage, all peoples will be blessed. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod's promise to Isaac is a testament to His unwavering faithfulness. Just as He kept His word to Abraham, He continues His covenant with Isaac. Believers can trust in God's promises today, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them. The Importance of Legacy Isaac's role in God's plan highlights the importance of spiritual legacy. Christians are encouraged to consider how they can pass on their faith to future generations. Blessing to the Nations The promise that all nations will be blessed through Isaac's offspring points to the global mission of the Church. Believers are called to be a blessing to others, sharing the love and message of Christ. God's Sovereignty The passage underscores God's sovereign control over history and His ability to bring about His purposes. Trusting in God's sovereignty can bring peace and assurance in uncertain times. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 26:4?2. How does Genesis 26:4 demonstrate God's faithfulness to Abraham's descendants? 3. What does "multiply your descendants" teach about God's promises to Isaac? 4. How can we trust God's promises in our personal lives today? 5. How does Genesis 26:4 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12? 6. In what ways can we be a blessing to others, as promised in Genesis 26:4? 7. How does Genesis 26:4 relate to God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants? 8. What is the significance of the promise of numerous descendants in Genesis 26:4? 9. How does Genesis 26:4 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 26? Verse 4. - And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven (vide Genesis 15:1-6), and will give unto thy seed all these countries (i.e. the territories occupied by the Canaanitish tribes); and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed (cf. Genesis 12:3; Genesis 22:18). Genesis 26:4 restates the Abrahamic covenant to Isaac in three linked promises: innumerable descendants, a guaranteed homeland, and universal blessing through a coming Offspring. Each element affirms God’s faithfulness—He multiplies, He grants land, He reaches the nations through Christ. The verse invites trust that God keeps His Word in concrete, historical ways and will complete His redemptive plan for Israel, the Church, and the world. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will make your descendantsזַרְעֲךָ֙ (zar·‘ă·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity as numerous וְהִרְבֵּיתִ֤י (wə·hir·bê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great as the stars כְּכוֹכְבֵ֣י (kə·ḵō·wḵ·ḇê) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3556: A star, a prince in the sky, הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and I will give וְנָתַתִּ֣י (wə·nā·ṯat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set [them] לְזַרְעֲךָ֔ (lə·zar·‘ă·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵ֑ל (hā·’êl) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 411: These, those lands, הָאֲרָצֹ֖ת (hā·’ă·rā·ṣōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 776: Earth, land and through your offspring בְזַרְעֲךָ֔ (ḇə·zar·‘ă·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity all כֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every 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, וְהִתְבָּרֲכ֣וּ (wə·hiṯ·bā·ră·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse Additonal Resources Genesis 26:4 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 26:4 Bible Gateway Genesis 26:4 Bible.com Genesis 26:4 NIV |
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