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:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 12:2

BSB
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.
AKJV
And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing:
CPDV
And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and magnify your name, and you will be blessed.
ERV
and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and be thou a blessing:
NHEB
And I will make of you a great nation. And I will bless you and make your name great. And you will be a blessing.
SMT
And I will make thee into a great nation, and I will bless thee, and I will make thy name great; and thou shalt be blessed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 12:2

AndIwillmakeoftheeH6213VerbagreatH1419nationH1471andIwillblessH1288VerbtheeandmakeH1431VerbthynameH8034Noun MasculinegreatH1431VerbandthoushaltbeablessingH1293Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 12:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 12:2
Summary
God promises blessing and great status
Event
Covenant blessings pronounced
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Promise