Genesis 13:16

And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 13:16

BSB
I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if one could count the dust of the earth, then your offspring could be counted.
AKJV
And I will make your seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall your seed also be numbered.
CPDV
And I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth. If any man is able to number the dust of the earth, he will be able to number your offspring as well.
ERV
And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.
NHEB
I will make your offspring as the dust of the earth, so that if one can count the dust of the earth, then your offspring also could be counted.
SMT
And I made thy seed as the dust of the earth, that if a man shall be able to reckon up the dust of the earth, thy seed also shall be reckoned up.

Commentary for Genesis 13:16

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Overview of Genesis 13:16
Summary
Divine promise to multiply patriarch's offspring beyond counting ability
Place
Canaan
Event
God promises Abram's infinite offspring
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Promise