Genesis 35:11
Genesis 35:11 in Multiple Translations
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.
And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins;
And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins;
And God said to him, I am God, the Ruler of all: be fertile, and have increase; a nation, truly a group of nations, will come from you, and kings will be your offspring;
Then God said, “I am God Almighty! Reproduce, increase, and you will become a nation—in fact a group of nations—and kings will be among your descendants.
Againe God said vnto him, I am God all sufficient. growe, and multiplie. a nation and a multitude of nations shall spring of thee, and Kings shall come out of thy loynes.
And God saith to him, 'I [am] God Almighty; be fruitful and multiply, a nation and an assembly of nations is from thee, and kings from thy loins go out;
God said to him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation and a company of nations will be from you, and kings will come out of your body.
And God said to him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a multitude of nations shall spring from thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins.
And said to him: I am God Almighty, increase thou and be multiplied. Nations and peoples of nations shall be from thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins.
Then God said to him, “I am God Almighty. Produce many children. Your descendants will become many nations, and some of your descendants will be kings.
And God said to Jacob, “I am God. I have power over everything. Your mob will have lots of kids, so that your family will get really big. Later on, your family will be so big that they will become a nation, and that nation will split up into lots of nations, and some of your people will be the big bosses of those nations.”
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Study Notes — Genesis 35:11
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- Genesis 35:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 35:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 35:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 35:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 35:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 35:11
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 35:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 35:11
- Sermons on Genesis 35:11
Context — Jacob Returns to Bethel
11And 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.
12The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.” 13Then God went up from the place where He had spoken with him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 17:1 | When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. |
| 2 | Genesis 9:1 | And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 6:18 | And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” |
| 5 | Genesis 17:5–7 | 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. I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. |
| 6 | Exodus 6:3 | I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by My name the LORD I did not make Myself known to them. |
| 7 | Genesis 17:16 | And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” |
| 8 | Genesis 12:2 | 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. |
| 9 | Genesis 28:3–4 | May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. And may He give the blessing of Abraham to you and your descendants, so that you may possess the land where you dwell as a foreigner, the land God gave to Abraham.” |
| 10 | 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.” |
Genesis 35:11 Summary
In Genesis 35:11, God tells Jacob that He is 'God Almighty' and promises to make him the father of a great nation, with many kings coming from him. This means that God is all-powerful and able to fulfill His promises, just as He did with Abraham (Genesis 17:1-6). Jacob is being called to trust in God and to be fruitful, just like Adam was in the beginning (Genesis 1:28). As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God is our all-powerful and all-sufficient provider, and that He has a plan to bless and use us for His glory (Jeremiah 29:11).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to be called 'God Almighty' in Genesis 35:11?
This title emphasizes God's all-powerful nature, as seen in other verses like Genesis 17:1 and Exodus 6:3, where God reveals Himself as the all-mighty and all-sufficient one.
How does the promise of 'a nation—even a company of nations' coming from Jacob relate to the rest of the Bible?
This promise is fulfilled in the establishment of the nation of Israel and is further expanded upon in verses like Genesis 17:4-6, which speak of Abraham's descendants becoming a multitude of nations.
What is the significance of kings descending from Jacob?
The promise of kings coming from Jacob is a reference to the future kings of Israel, including notable figures like King David and King Solomon, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:1 and 1 Kings 2:11.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's covenant with Abraham?
This verse is a reaffirmation of the covenant promises made to Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3 and Genesis 15:5, where God promises to make Abraham's descendants a great nation and to bless all nations through him.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to 'be fruitful and multiply' in my own life, and how can I apply this principle in a way that honors God?
- How can I trust in God's promise to bless and establish me, just as He did with Jacob, even when circumstances seem uncertain?
- In what ways can I, like Jacob, be a part of God's plan to bless and reach the nations, and what role can I play in fulfilling this promise?
- What are some ways that I can acknowledge and reverence God as 'God Almighty' in my daily life, and how can this impact my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 35:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 35:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 35:11
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 35:11
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 35:11
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 35:11
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 35:11
Sermons on Genesis 35:11
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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 |
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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 |
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Protection From Backslidding by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of walking with God and avoiding backsliding. He highlights three key actions that must be consciously and deliberately done t |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Omnipotence of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three propositions about God's power. The first proposition is that God has power, which is evident in the creation of the world. The preache |
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Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of faith and its application in the work of the Lord. He refers to various passages from the Bible, including Genesis, Romans, an |
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God's Covenant With Man by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events described in the book of Revelation, specifically focusing on the sounding of the trumpets. He describes the darkening of the sun, |
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Abraham - Only God Matters by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the weight and responsibility of preaching the word of God. He expresses the need for prayers and acknowledges the challenges and effort tha |






