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Genesis 28:3

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Genesis 28:3 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples.

King James Version KJV

And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;

American Standard Version ASV

And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a company of peoples;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And may God, the Ruler of all, give you his blessing, giving you fruit and increase, so that you may become an army of peoples.

Free Bible Version FBV

God Almighty bless you and may your descendants be so numerous that you become the ancestor of many nations.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And God all sufficient blesse thee, and make thee to encrease, and multiplie thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and God Almighty doth bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, and thou hast become an assembly of peoples;

World English Bible WEB

May God Almighty bless you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, that you may be a company of peoples,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And God almighty bless thee, and make thee to increase, and multiply thee: that thou mayst be a multitude of people.

Translation for Translators T4T

I will pray that God Almighty will bless you, and enable you to get married and have many descendants, in order that they will become many people-groups.

Plain English Version PEV

Then Isaac said, “God has power over everything. So I’m asking God to be good to you. I’m asking him to give you lots of kids and grand-kids, so that your family will grow into lots of different tribes.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 28:3

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Genesis 28:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אֵ֤ל שַׁדַּי֙ יְבָרֵ֣ךְ אֹֽתְ/ךָ֔ וְ/יַפְרְ/ךָ֖ וְ/יַרְבֶּ֑/ךָ וְ/הָיִ֖יתָ לִ/קְהַ֥ל עַמִּֽים
וְ/אֵ֤ל ʼêl H410 god Conj | N-proper
שַׁדַּי֙ Shadday H7706 Almighty N-proper
יְבָרֵ֣ךְ bârak H1288 to bless V-Piel-Juss-3ms
אֹֽתְ/ךָ֔ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff
וְ/יַפְרְ/ךָ֖ pârâh H6509 be fruitful Conj | V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms | Suff
וְ/יַרְבֶּ֑/ךָ râbâh H7235 to multiply Conj | V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms | Suff
וְ/הָיִ֖יתָ hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-2ms
לִ/קְהַ֥ל qâhâl H6951 assembly Prep | N-ms
עַמִּֽים ʻam H5971 Amaw N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 28:3

וְ/אֵ֤ל ʼêl H410 "god" Conj | N-proper
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
שַׁדַּי֙ Shadday H7706 "Almighty" N-proper
Shadday means Almighty, referring to God's great power. It is another name for the Lord, emphasizing His strength and might. This name is used in the Bible to describe God's power and authority.
Definition: Shaddai, the Almighty (God) Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G) This name means almighty, most powerful
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: Almighty. See also: Genesis 17:1; Job 22:25; Psalms 68:15.
יְבָרֵ֣ךְ bârak H1288 "to bless" V-Piel-Juss-3ms
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
אֹֽתְ/ךָ֔ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
וְ/יַפְרְ/ךָ֖ pârâh H6509 "be fruitful" Conj | V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be fruitful or produce something, like a tree bearing fruit. It is used in a literal sense, but also figuratively, like in Genesis where God tells humans to be fruitful and multiply. It emphasizes growth and increase.
Definition: 1) to bear fruit, be fruitful, branch off 1a) (Qal) to bear fruit, be fruitful 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to bear fruit 1b2) to make fruitful 1b3) to show fruitfulness, bear fruit Also means: pa.ra (פָּרָא "be fruitful" H6500)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: bear, bring forth (fruit), (be, cause to be, make) fruitful, grow, increase. See also: Genesis 1:22; Exodus 1:7; Psalms 105:24.
וְ/יַרְבֶּ֑/ךָ râbâh H7235 "to multiply" Conj | V-Hiphil-Juss-3ms | Suff
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
וְ/הָיִ֖יתָ hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-2ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לִ/קְהַ֥ל qâhâl H6951 "assembly" Prep | N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
עַמִּֽים ʻam H5971 "Amaw" N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.

Study Notes — Genesis 28:3

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1 Genesis 48:3 Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and there He blessed me
2 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.
3 Genesis 1:28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.”
4 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.”
5 Genesis 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.
6 Genesis 17:1–6 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” Then Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, “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.
7 Genesis 13:16 I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if one could count the dust of the earth, then your offspring could be counted.
8 Genesis 41:52 And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”
9 Genesis 43:14 May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”
10 Genesis 24:60 And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you become the mother of thousands upon thousands. May your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.”

Genesis 28:3 Summary

In Genesis 28:3, Isaac prays for Jacob to be blessed by God and to become a blessing to many people. This means that Isaac wants Jacob to experience God's love and provision in his life, and to use those blessings to make a positive impact on the world around him (see Matthew 5:13-16). As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can trust in God's promise to be with us and bless us, and how we can use our own lives to bless and serve others (see 2 Corinthians 9:6-8). By doing so, we can become part of a larger community of people who are seeking to follow God and make a difference in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to be called 'God Almighty' in Genesis 28:3?

In Genesis 28:3, God is called 'God Almighty', which emphasizes His all-powerful nature, as seen in other passages like Genesis 17:1 and Exodus 6:3, where this title is used to highlight God's ability to fulfill His promises and provide for His people.

Why does Isaac pray for Jacob to become a 'company of peoples' in Genesis 28:3?

Isaac's prayer for Jacob to become a 'company of peoples' is a reference to God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 17:4-6, where He promises to make Abraham the father of many nations, and this is now being passed down to Jacob as part of the Abrahamic covenant.

How does Genesis 28:3 relate to the rest of the biblical narrative?

Genesis 28:3 is part of the larger story of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Galatians 3:6-9, and it sets the stage for the rest of Jacob's story and the history of the Israelites.

What can we learn from Isaac's blessing of Jacob in Genesis 28:3?

Isaac's blessing of Jacob in Genesis 28:3 teaches us about the importance of seeking God's blessing and provision in our lives, as well as the value of passing down spiritual heritage to future generations, as seen in Psalm 127:1-5 and Proverbs 17:6.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that God has blessed me and made me fruitful in my life, and how can I use these blessings to serve others?
  2. How can I, like Jacob, trust in God's promise to be with me and bless me, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances, as seen in Genesis 28:15 and Hebrews 13:5-6?
  3. What does it mean for me to become part of a 'company of peoples' in my community, and how can I reflect God's love and character to those around me?
  4. In what ways can I, like Isaac, pass down spiritual heritage and blessings to future generations, and what legacy do I want to leave behind?

Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:3

And God Almighty bless thee,.... This is not a new blessing, distinct from that in Genesis 28:1, but the same; there it is expressed in general, here the particulars of it are given; and by which it

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 28:3

And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people; A multitude of people , [ `amiym (H5971), peoples] - the word uniformly employed in

Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 28:3

Genesis 28:3 And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;Ver. 3. And God Almighty bless thee.] Here Isaac establishes the blessing to Jacob, lest haply he should think, that the blessing so got, would be of no force to him. God passeth by the evil of our actions, and blesseth the good.

Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 28:3

(3) God Almighty.—Heb., El Shaddai. As it was Isaac’s purpose in this blessing to confirm Jacob in the possession of the promises made to Abraham, he is careful to use the same title as that borne by God in the covenant whereby the land of Canaan was given to his seed, and of which the sacrament of circumcision was the seal. (See Genesis 17:1.) A multitude of people.—Heb., a congregation of peoples. This is not the word used in Genesis 17:4, but one that signifies an assembly, especially one summoned for religious purposes. Like the Greek word for church, ecclesia, it comes from a root signifying” to convoke.” It subsequently became the regular phrase for “the congregation of Israel” (Leviticus 16:17), and implies even here that the nations descended from Jacob would have a religious significance.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 28:3

Verse 3. That thou mayest be a multitude of people] לקהל עמים likhal ammim. There is something very remarkable in the original words: they signify literally for an assembly, congregation, or church of peoples; referring no doubt to the Jewish Church in the wilderness, but more particularly to the Christian Church, composed of every kindred, and nation, and people, and tongue. This is one essential part of the blessing of Abraham. See Genesis 28:4.

Cambridge Bible on Genesis 28:3

3. God Almighty] Heb. El Shaddai. This Divine Name is here communicated by Isaac to Jacob: see note on Genesis 17:1 (P). make … multiply] See note on Genesis 1:22 : a phrase characteristic of P, cf. Genesis 8:17, Genesis 9:1; Genesis 9:7, Genesis 17:20, Genesis 35:11, Genesis 48:4. a company of peoples] A phrase used in the blessings, in P’s narrative, Genesis 35:11, Genesis 48:4. The Heb. ḳ ?’hal ‘ammξm combines the two terms used for “assembly” (ḳ ?βhβl) and “people” (‘am), as in Ezekiel 23:24; Ezekiel 32:3. LXX renders εἰςσυναγωγὰςἐθνῶν. Compare “a multitude of nations” in Genesis 17:5 (P).

Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 28:3

3. God Almighty bless thee — This divine name, El Shaddai, is the same as that under which Jehovah appeared to Abraham when he instituted the covenant of circumcision, (see chap.

Sermons on Genesis 28:3

SermonDescription
Lloyd Wineberg I Am God Thy Father by Lloyd Wineberg In this sermon, the preacher discusses various events and changes happening in the world, such as governments crumbling and the power to rule diminishing. The preacher emphasizes t
Thomas Brooks El-Shaddai by Thomas Brooks Thomas Brooks preaches on the name 'El-Shaddai,' which means 'God Almighty' as stated in Genesis 35:11. He emphasizes that God embodies omnipotence and sufficiency, being an all-su
Paul Washer 神造男人的目的 - the Purpose of a Man by Paul Washer In this sermon, Paul begins by explaining that in the first three chapters of the Bible, he discusses everything that God has done for us in Christ. He then transitions to chapter
Zac Poonen (Basics) 51. Bringing Up Godly Children by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching children to be honest and responsible. He uses the example of a child stealing a pencil and explains how ignoring
Manley Beasley Worship by Manley Beasley In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of worshiping God in spirit and truth. He shares a personal experience of surrendering his life to God and the profound impact
Bill Randles The New Creation and the New Fall by Bill Randles In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of two different kinds of people in the new world. He emphasizes that while some can thrive in corruption and feed off it, others
Leonard Ravenhill The Sermon on the Mount - Part 6 by Leonard Ravenhill In this sermon, the preacher talks about the challenges and struggles faced by believers in the world. He emphasizes the importance of being anointed by the Holy Spirit and refers
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