Genesis 22:17
“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;”
What does Genesis 22:17 mean?
Genesis 22:17 (KJV) stands in the aftermath of one of the most searching scenes in Scripture: Abraham’s offering up of Isaac upon mount Moriah, stopped at the last moment by the voice of the angel of the LORD, and answered by the provision of “a ram caught in a thicket by his…
Read full commentaryDevotionalStars in the Sand: A Divine Promise of Abundance and Victory
In the rich tapestry of Scripture, Genesis 22:17 stands as a powerful testament to God’s unwavering commitment to His covenant with Abraham. The King James Version eloquently captures this divine assurance: “That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and reverence, recognizing Your infinite wisdom and unfathomable love as revealed through Your Word. In Genesis 22:17, You graciously declare, "That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will…
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