Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her so that she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” New Living Translation And I will bless her and give you a son from her! Yes, I will bless her richly, and she will become the mother of many nations. Kings of nations will be among her descendants.” English Standard Version I will bless her, and moreover, I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall become nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.” Berean Standard Bible 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.” Berean Literal Bible And I will bless her, and also I have given to you a son by her. And I have blessed her, and she has become nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.” King James Bible And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. New King James Version And I will bless her and also give you a son by her; then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall be from her.” New American Standard Bible I will bless her, and indeed I will give you a son by her. Then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” NASB 1995 “I will bless her, and indeed I will give you a son by her. Then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” NASB 1977 “And I will bless her, and indeed I will give you a son by her. Then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.” Legacy Standard Bible And I will bless her, and indeed I will give you a son by her. Then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” Amplified Bible I will bless her, and indeed I will also give you a son by her. Yes, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” Berean Annotated Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible I will bless her; indeed, I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will produce nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I will bless her; indeed, I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will produce nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” American Standard Version And I will bless her, and moreover I will give thee a son of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall be of her. Contemporary English Version I will bless her, and you will have a son by her. She will become the mother of nations, and some of her descendants will even be kings. English Revised Version And I will bless her, and moreover I will give thee a son of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall be of her. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will bless her, and I will also give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will become [a mother of] nations, and kings will come from her." Good News Translation I will bless her, and I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will become the mother of nations, and there will be kings among her descendants." International Standard Version I will bless her. Furthermore, I will give you a son from her. I will bless her, so that nations, kings, and people will come from her." NET Bible I will bless her and will give you a son through her. I will bless her and she will become a mother of nations. Kings of countries will come from her!" New Heart English Bible And I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. And I will bless her, and she will be a mother of nations. Kings of peoples will come from her." Webster's Bible Translation And I will bless her, and give thee a son also by her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall proceed from her. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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.” World English Bible I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. Yes, I will bless her, and she will be a mother of nations. Kings of peoples will come from her.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I have blessed her, and have also given to you a son from her; and I have blessed her, and she has become nations—kings of peoples are from her.” Berean Literal Bible And I will bless her, and also I have given to you a son by her. And I have blessed her, and she has become nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.” Young's Literal Translation and I have blessed her, and have also given to thee a son from her; and I have blessed her, and she hath become nations -- kings of peoples are from her.' Smith's Literal Translation And I blessed her, and I gave thee also a son of her: and I blessed her and she was for nations, and kings of people shall be from her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will bless her, and of her I will give thee a son, whom I will bless, and he shell become nations, and kings of people shall spring from him. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will bless her, and from her I will give you a son, whom I will bless, and he will be among the nations, and the kings of the peoples will rise from him.” New American Bible I will bless her, and I will give you a son by her. Her also will I bless; she will give rise to nations, and rulers of peoples will issue from her. New Revised Standard Version I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will bless her, and also I will give you a son by her; yea, I will bless him and make nations of him; and the kings of the people shall come from him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, “To a son of a hundred years shall a son be born, or shall Sara, a daughter of ninety years, bear?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will bless her, and moreover I will give thee a son of her; yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall be of her.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will bless her, and give thee a son of her, and I will bless him, and he shall become nations, and kings of nations shall be of him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Covenant of Circumcision…15Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah. 16And 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.” 17Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?”… Cross References And I will bless her Psalm 113:9 He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah! 1 Samuel 1:27 I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, and will surely give you a son by her. Romans 9:9 For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” Genesis 18:10-14 Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. / And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. / So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” … Genesis 21:1-2 Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. I will bless her, Isaiah 54:1 “Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD. Galatians 4:28 Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. 1 Peter 3:6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear. and she will be the mother of nations; Isaiah 51:1-2 “Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the quarry from which you were hewn. / Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him. Galatians 4:26-27 But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother. / For it is written: “Rejoice, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.” Romans 4:17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist. kings of peoples will descend from her.” 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. 2 Samuel 7:12-16 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. … Luke 1:32-33 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” Romans 4:19-21 Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. Hebrews 11:11-12 By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. / And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. Treasury of Scripture And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yes, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. And I. Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: Genesis 24:60 And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them. give. Genesis 18:10-14 And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him… be a mother of nations. Genesis 35:11 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; Galatians 4:26-31 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all… 1 Peter 3:6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. kings. Genesis 17:6 And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee. Isaiah 49:23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. Jump to Previous Bless Blessed Blessing Indeed Kings Moreover Mother Nations Offspring Peoples Proceed SurelyJump to Next Bless Blessed Blessing Indeed Kings Moreover Mother Nations Offspring Peoples Proceed SurelyGenesis 17 1. God renews the covenant with Abram, 5. and changes his name to Abraham, in token of a greater blessing. 9. Circumcision is instituted. 15. Sarai's name is changed to Sarah, and she is blessed. 17. Isaac is promised, and the time of his birth fixed. 23. Abraham and Ishmael are circumcised. And I will bless her This phrase indicates God's divine favor and intervention. In the biblical context, a blessing from God often signifies prosperity, fertility, and divine approval. Sarah, previously barren, is now promised a blessing that will change her status and role in the unfolding of God's covenant with Abraham. This blessing is a direct act of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises. 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.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Sarai/SarahOriginally named Sarai, God changes her name to Sarah, meaning "princess," signifying her role as the mother of nations and kings. 2. Abraham The patriarch to whom God makes a covenant, promising that Sarah will bear him a son, Isaac, through whom God's promises will be fulfilled. 3. God's Covenant This event is part of the broader Abrahamic Covenant, where God promises Abraham numerous descendants and land. 4. Isaac The promised son to be born to Sarah and Abraham, through whom the covenant will continue. 5. Nations and Kings The promise that Sarah will be the mother of nations and kings, indicating the future establishment of Israel and its monarchy. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesDespite natural impossibilities, God's promises are sure. Sarah's account encourages believers to trust in God's timing and power. God's Sovereignty and Plan God's plan often unfolds in unexpected ways. Sarah's role as the mother of nations highlights God's sovereignty in choosing and using individuals for His purposes. Identity and Purpose Sarah's name change signifies a new identity and purpose. Believers are reminded that in Christ, they are given a new identity and purpose. Legacy of Faith Sarah's legacy is not just biological but spiritual, as she becomes a model of faith for future generations. Believers are encouraged to consider the spiritual legacy they are leaving. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 17:16?2. How does Genesis 17:16 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant promises? 3. What role does Sarah play in God's plan according to Genesis 17:16? 4. How does Genesis 17:16 connect to the promise in Genesis 12:2-3? 5. How can we trust God's promises in our lives like Abraham and Sarah? 6. What does Genesis 17:16 teach about God's power to fulfill His promises? 7. How does Genesis 17:16 support the concept of divine promise and covenant in Christianity? 8. Why is Sarah's blessing in Genesis 17:16 significant for understanding God's plan for Israel? 9. What does Genesis 17:16 reveal about the role of women in biblical narratives? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 17? 11. What significant events shaped Sarah's life journey? 12. Why did God favor Jacob over Esau? 13. What is the Abrahamic Covenant? 14. Why did God rename people in the Bible? What Does Genesis 17:16 Mean And I will bless her• God’s personal commitment to Sarah echoes the earlier promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2–3, showing that His favor rests on both husband and wife. • Blessing includes spiritual well-being, protection, and fruitfulness (Genesis 24:1; Psalm 67:1). • The statement shifts attention from human effort—seen in the birth of Ishmael (Genesis 16:1–4)—to divine initiative. and will surely give you a son by her • The word “surely” underscores absolute certainty; God’s plan cannot fail (Hebrews 6:17–18). • This son, Isaac, is promised by name in Genesis 17:19 and arrives in Genesis 21:1–3, reaffirming that God keeps time-bound promises exactly. • Romans 9:9 highlights this birth as a pattern for understanding salvation by promise rather than by works. I will bless her • The repetition strengthens Sarah’s assurance, much like Jesus’ “truly, truly” statements in the Gospels (John 3:3). • Blessing here includes both personal joy (Genesis 21:6) and covenant significance, giving Sarah equal standing in God’s redemptive plan (1 Peter 3:7). she will be the mother of nations • From Sarah come the Israelites through Isaac and the Edomites through Esau (Genesis 25:23; 36:1–8). • The promise reaches beyond bloodlines; believers in Christ are counted among Abraham’s offspring (Galatians 3:29), making Sarah a spiritual matriarch to countless nations. kings of peoples will descend from her • Earthly kings arise from Jacob’s line—Saul (1 Samuel 10:24), David (2 Samuel 7:12–13), and the royal dynasty of Judah (Genesis 49:10). • Ultimately, the King of kings, Jesus Christ, traces His human lineage through Sarah (Matthew 1:1–16; Revelation 19:16), sealing the promise with eternal significance. summary Genesis 17:16 delivers a five-fold promise that God Himself will bless Sarah, give her a miraculous son, extend His blessing yet again, multiply her into nations, and raise kings from her line. Each phrase layers certainty upon certainty, showing that the covenant rests on God’s invincible word. Sarah’s story invites us to trust the same faithful God who turns impossibilities into fulfilled promise and weaves His redemptive plan through obedient, believing people. (16) A son . . . of her.--This is the first place where it was definitely promised that Abram's heir should be Sarah's own son. This must be remembered in estimating the conduct of Abram and Sarah in the matter of Hagar. They had long waited, and hoped, before taking measures of their own for the fulfilment of the promise. The rest of the verse should be translated, "she shall become (grow into) nations: kings of peoples shall become of her, that is, "shall spring from her."Verse 16. - And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her (the first intimation that the promised seed was to be Sarai's child), and she shall be a mother of nations; - literally, she shall become nations (cf. Ver. 4) - kings of people shall be of her.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And I will bless herוּבֵרַכְתִּ֣י (ū·ḇê·raḵ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse and will surely וְגַ֨ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and give נָתַ֧תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לְךָ֖ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew a son בֵּ֑ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son by her. מִמֶּ֛נָּה (mim·men·nāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of I will bless her, וּבֵֽרַכְתִּ֙יהָ֙ (ū·ḇê·raḵ·tî·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse and she will be וְהָֽיְתָ֣ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be [the mother] of nations; לְגוֹיִ֔ם (lə·ḡō·w·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts kings מַלְכֵ֥י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of peoples עַמִּ֖ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock will descend יִהְיֽוּ׃ (yih·yū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be from her.” מִמֶּ֥נָּה (mim·men·nāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Links Genesis 17:16 NIVGenesis 17:16 NLT Genesis 17:16 ESV Genesis 17:16 NASB Genesis 17:16 KJV Genesis 17:16 BibleApps.com Genesis 17:16 Biblia Paralela Genesis 17:16 Chinese Bible Genesis 17:16 French Bible Genesis 17:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 17:16 I will bless her and moreover (Gen. 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