Genesis 22:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
That in blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply your seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and your seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
Genesis 22:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heavens, and as the sand which is upon the sea-shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
Genesis 22:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
Genesis 22:17 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 22:17 say?
Genesis 22:17 in modern King James wording reads: "That in blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply your seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and your seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;"
Where is Genesis 22:17 found in the Bible?
Genesis 22:17 is verse 17 of chapter 22 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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