Genesis 32:12

And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 32:12

BSB
But You have said, 'I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to count.'"
AKJV
And you said, I will surely do you good, and make your seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.
CPDV
You did say that you would do well by me, and that you would expand my offspring like the sand of the sea, which, because of its multitude, cannot be numbered."
ERV
And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.
NHEB
You said, 'I will surely do you good and make your descendants as the sand of the sea, which can't be counted because there are so many.'"
SMT
And thou saidst, Doing well I will do well with thee, and I set thy seed as the sand of the sea, which shall not be counted for multitude.

Commentary for Genesis 32:12

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Overview of Genesis 32:12
Summary
Jacob recalls God's promise of descendants
Event
Jacob invokes promise of countless offspring
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prayer