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Genesis 22:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Genesis 22:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 22 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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; shore: Heb. lip”
Genesis 22:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 22:17
That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the ... This passage is part of the Abrahamic narratives which shift from universal human history to God's particular covenant people. The Abraham cycle (Genesis 12-25) demonstrates God's sovereign election, covenant faithfulness, and the development of faith through testing and promise fulfillment.Central themes include God's unconditional covenant promises (land, descendants, blessing to nations), the call to faith and obedience, the testing of faith through delays and impossibilities, the contras...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 22:17
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“and said”
“and said to her”
“and will give to your seed all these lands. In your seed will all the nations of the earth be blessed”
“neither the sand of the sea measured; so will I multiply the seed of David my servant”
“but not now. I see him”
“and I will give the nations for your inheritance”
“from the River to the ends of the earth.”
“so that if a man can number the dust of the earth”
“and great voices in heaven followed”
“who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;”