Genesis 17:20
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King James Version (modern wording)
And as for Ishmael, I have heard you: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he brought forth, and I will make him a great nation.
Genesis 17:20 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.
Genesis 17:20 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 17:20 say?
Genesis 17:20 in modern King James wording reads: "And as for Ishmael, I have heard you: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he brought forth, and I will make him a great nation."
Where is Genesis 17:20 found in the Bible?
Genesis 17:20 is verse 20 of chapter 17 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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