Genesis 17:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 17:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 17:20 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exc..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 17:20 — KJV
“And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.”
— Genesis 17:20 (KJV)
Genesis 17:20 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 17:20
“These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:20: ishmael, twelve, princes
“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;”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:20: blessed, make, multiply
“And said unto me, Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, and I will make of thee a multitude of people; and will give this land to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:20: behold, make, fruitful
“Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:20: make, great, nation
“And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people I will do marvels, such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation: and all the people among which thou art shall see the work of the LORD: for it is a terrible thing that I will do with thee.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 17:20: behold, make, nation
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