Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” New Living Translation “I will certainly bless you, and I will multiply your descendants beyond number.” English Standard Version saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” Berean Standard Bible saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” Berean Literal Bible saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” King James Bible Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. New King James Version saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” New American Standard Bible saying, “INDEED I WILL GREATLY BLESS YOU AND I WILL GREATLY MULTIPLY YOU.” NASB 1995 saying, “I WILL SURELY BLESS YOU AND I WILL SURELY MULTIPLY YOU.” NASB 1977 saying, “I WILL SURELY BLESS YOU, AND I WILL SURELY MULTIPLY YOU.” Legacy Standard Bible saying, “I WILL GREATLY BLESS YOU AND I WILL GREATLY MULTIPLY YOU.” Amplified Bible saying, “I WILL SURELY BLESS YOU AND I WILL SURELY MULTIPLY YOU.” Berean Annotated Bible saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants <Gen 22:17>.” Christian Standard Bible I will indeed bless you, and I will greatly multiply you. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will indeed bless you, and I will greatly multiply you. American Standard Version saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. Contemporary English Version "I, the Lord, will bless you with many descendants!" English Revised Version saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said, "I will certainly bless you and give you many descendants." Good News Translation He said, "I promise you that I will bless you and give you many descendants." International Standard Version He said, "I will certainly bless you and give you many descendants." NET Bible saying, "Surely I will bless you greatly and multiply your descendants abundantly." New Heart English Bible saying, "I will indeed bless you, and I will greatly multiply you." Webster's Bible Translation Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. Weymouth New Testament saying, "Assuredly I will bless you and bless you, I will increase you and increase you." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblesaying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” World English Bible saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsaying, “Blessing I will indeed bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you”; Berean Literal Bible saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” Young's Literal Translation saying, 'Blessing indeed I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee;' Smith's Literal Translation Saying, Truly will I praise thee, and multiplying will I multiply thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaying: Unless blessing I shall bless thee, and multiplying I shall multiply thee. Catholic Public Domain Version saying: “Blessing, I shall bless you, and multiplying, I shall multiply you.” New American Bible and said, “I will indeed bless you and multiply” you. New Revised Standard Version saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSaying, Blessing, I will bless you, and multiplying, I will multiply you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said, “Blessing, I shall bless you, and multiplying, I shall multiply you.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentsaying: Most surely will I abundantly bless you, and abundantly multiply you. Godbey New Testament saying, If indeed blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee: Haweis New Testament saying, “Verily, blessing, I will bless thee, and multiplying, I will multiply thee.” Mace New Testament "surely I will heap blessings upon thee, and will give thee a numerous posterity." Weymouth New Testament saying, "Assuredly I will bless you and bless you, I will increase you and increase you." Worrell New Testament saying, "Surely, blessing, I will bless you; and multiplying, I will multiply you." Worsley New Testament "Verily blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee." Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Unchangeable Promise13When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, 14saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” 15And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.… Cross References saying, Genesis 22:16 saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, Luke 1:73 the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us Psalm 105:9 the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. “I will surely bless you 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. Genesis 26:3 Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. Genesis 24:35 “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys. and multiply your descendants.” 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. Genesis 26:4 I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, Genesis 17:2 I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” Genesis 15:5-6 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.” / Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Genesis 17:4-8 “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. … Genesis 28:13-14 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. Exodus 32:13 Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” Deuteronomy 7:13 He will love you and bless you and multiply you. He will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your land—your grain, new wine, and oil, the young of your herds and the lambs of your flocks—in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you. Deuteronomy 28:2-6 And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: / You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. / The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. … Psalm 105:8-11 He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— / the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: … Treasury of Scripture Saying, Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you. multiplying. Genesis 17:2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. Genesis 48:4 And said unto me, Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, and I will make of thee a multitude of people; and will give this land to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession. Exodus 32:13 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever. Jump to Previous Assuredly Bless Blessing Descendants Great Increase Indeed Multiply Multiplying Numbers SurelyJump to Next Assuredly Bless Blessing Descendants Great Increase Indeed Multiply Multiplying Numbers SurelyHebrews 6 1. He exhorts not to fall back from the faith;11. but to be steadfast, 12. diligent, and patient to wait upon God; 13. because God is most sure in his promise. saying, This phrase introduces a direct quotation, indicating that the following words are a promise from God. In the context of Hebrews, it refers back to God's covenant with Abraham, emphasizing the certainty and authority of God's word. The use of "saying" highlights the importance of divine speech in biblical narratives, where God's words are seen as powerful and creative. “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch to whom God made the promise of blessing and multiplication. His faith and patience are highlighted in Hebrews 6 as an example for believers. 2. God The one who makes the promise. His unchanging nature and faithfulness are emphasized, assuring believers of the certainty of His promises. 3. Hebrews The recipients of the letter, likely Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament and the promises made to their ancestors. 4. Promise The specific promise referenced here is God's covenant with Abraham, which includes blessings and the multiplication of his descendants. 5. Old Testament Context The promise to Abraham is originally found in Genesis, where God assures Abraham of numerous descendants and blessings. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod's promises are sure and steadfast. Just as He fulfilled His promise to Abraham, He will fulfill His promises to us. Believers can trust in God's unchanging nature. The Importance of Patience and Faith Abraham's example teaches us the value of patience and faith. We are called to wait on God's timing and trust in His promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. Spiritual Inheritance As believers, we are spiritual descendants of Abraham. This connection assures us of our place in God's family and the blessings that come with it. Endurance in Trials Just as Abraham endured and received the promise, we are encouraged to persevere through trials, knowing that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Living with an Eternal Perspective The promise to Abraham was not just for his lifetime but extended to future generations. We are reminded to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on God's long-term promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hebrews 6:14?2. How does Hebrews 6:14 encourage us to trust God's promises in our lives? 3. What does "I will surely bless you" reveal about God's character? 4. How can we apply the promise of blessing in Hebrews 6:14 today? 5. How does Hebrews 6:14 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 22:17? 6. What steps can we take to patiently wait for God's promises to manifest? 7. What does "Surely I will bless you and multiply your descendants" mean in Hebrews 6:14? 8. How does Hebrews 6:14 relate to God's promise to Abraham? 9. Why is the promise in Hebrews 6:14 significant for Christians today? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 6? 11. What distinguishes Jews from Gentiles? 12. Genesis 14:18: Who is Melchizedek, and why is there no clear historical or biblical lineage to verify his existence? 13. Why is God said to exalt 'the horn of his people' only for Israel, excluding other nations? (Psalm 148:14) 14. What does 'make you a great nation' mean? What Does Hebrews 6:14 Mean I willHebrews 6:14 opens with God’s own voice: “I will…”. •The initiative is entirely His. In Hebrews 6:13 – 14 the Lord swears by Himself because “He could swear by no one greater,” echoing Genesis 22:16. •This personal declaration ensures the promise cannot fail. Numbers 23:19 reminds us God “is not a man, that He should lie.” •Because God, not Abraham, carries the weight of fulfillment, every believer can rest in the same unshakeable certainty (Hebrews 6:17–18). Surely bless you “I will surely bless you” stresses absolute assurance. •The doubling of certainty (“surely”) underlines God’s irrevocable intent, just as He did in Genesis 12:2–3 when He pledged to make Abraham’s name great. •These blessings include spiritual riches now—Ephesians 1:3 says we are already “blessed … with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ”—and material provision according to His wise timing (James 1:17). •In the broader context of Hebrews 6, this guaranteed blessing encourages weary believers to persevere, knowing God rewards those who trust Him (Hebrews 10:35–36). And multiply your descendants The promise continues: “and multiply your descendants.” •Originally spoken in Genesis 15:5 and reaffirmed in Genesis 22:17, the pledge covered literal offspring—fulfilled in the nation Israel—and spiritual offspring—fulfilled in all who share Abraham’s faith (Galatians 3:29). •The language of multiplication—“stars of the sky,” “sand on the seashore”—signals a harvest far beyond human calculation, foreshadowing the innumerable multitude of redeemed people in Revelation 7:9. •For us, this underscores mission: God’s heart is expansive, calling us to participate in the spread of the gospel so the family keeps growing (Matthew 28:19–20). summary Hebrews 6:14 reassures believers that the God who says “I will” stakes His own honor on keeping His word, that His blessing is absolutely certain, and that His plan involves an ever-expanding family rooted in the faith of Abraham. Because His oath cannot fail, we can confidently cling to His promises and join Him in extending them to others. (14) Saying.--The words of the oath itself, "By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord" (Genesis 22:16), are not repeated, because they are almost identical with the writer's own words introducing the citation (Hebrews 6:13). It will be observed that one change is made--in the last word; for in Genesis we read, "I will multiply thy seed." The alteration may be made for brevity, as the quotation is abridged; but it will be seen that the effect of it is to direct greater attention to the first words, and to fix the thought on the blessing promised to Abraham himself.Greek saying,λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “{I will} surely μὴν (mēn) Particle Strong's 3375: Assuredly, certainly. A stronger form of men; a particle of affirmation; assuredly. bless εὐλογήσω (eulogēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2127: (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. you σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. multiply πληθυνῶ (plēthynō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4129: To increase, multiply. From another form of plethos; to increase. your [descendants].” σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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