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Genesis 17:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 17:16

Verse 16 of 27

Scripture focus

And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be [a mother] of nations; kings of people shall be of her.

Genesis 17:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 17:16

Theological / Devotional

A son also of her. After the many years of waiting Abraham was given definite instructions to the effect that the promised seed would be Sarah’s child and not the child of Hagar (see Gal. 4:22-31).

Kings of people shall be of her. This refers primarily to David and his successors upon the throne of Judah, but includes as well the royalty of Edom. God assures Abraham that notwithstanding the perversity of men, who so often in their haste hinder Him, His purpose will prevail (see Isa. 46:10, 11 ; 55:10, 11).

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