Genesis 16:10

And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 16:10

BSB
Then the angel added, "I will greatly multiply your offspring so that they will be too numerous to count."
AKJV
And the angel of the LORD said to her, I will multiply your seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.
CPDV
And again he said, "I will multiply your offspring continuously, and they will not be numbered because of their multitude."
ERV
And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will greatly multiply thy seed, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.
NHEB
The angel of the LORD said to her, "I will greatly multiply your descendants, so that they will be too numerous to count."
SMT
And the messenger of Jehovah will say to her, Multiplying, I will multiply thy seed, and it shall not be counted for multitude.

Commentary for Genesis 16:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 16:10
Summary
Angel promises countless descendants to servant
Place
Wilderness
Event
Angel promises multiplication of seed
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Promise