Genesis 22:18
New International Version
and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”

New Living Translation
And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed—all because you have obeyed me.”

English Standard Version
and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”

Berean Standard Bible
And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

King James Bible
And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

New King James Version
In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

New American Standard Bible
And in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

NASB 1995
“In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

NASB 1977
“And in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

Legacy Standard Bible
In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have listened to My voice.”

Amplified Bible
Through your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have heard and obeyed My voice.”

Christian Standard Bible
And all the nations of the earth will be blessed by your offspring because you have obeyed my command.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And all the nations of the earth will be blessed by your offspring because you have obeyed My command.”

American Standard Version
and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Contemporary English Version
You have obeyed me, and so you and your descendants will be a blessing to all nations on earth."

English Revised Version
and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Through your descendant all the nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me."

Good News Translation
All the nations will ask me to bless them as I have blessed your descendants--all because you obeyed my command."

International Standard Version
Furthermore, through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed my command."

Majority Standard Bible
And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

NET Bible
Because you have obeyed me, all the nations of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using the name of your descendants.'"

New Heart English Bible
And through your offspring all the nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice."

Webster's Bible Translation
And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed: because thou hast obeyed my voice.

World English Bible
All the nations of the earth will be blessed by your offspring, because you have obeyed my voice.’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all nations of the earth have blessed themselves in your Seed, because you have listened to My voice.”

Young's Literal Translation
and blessed themselves in thy seed have all nations of the earth, because that thou hast hearkened to My voice.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And in thy seed all the nations of the earth shall be praised; because that thou didst listen to my voice.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And in your offspring, all the nations of the earth will be blessed, because you obeyed my voice.”

New American Bible
and in your descendants all the nations of the earth will find blessing, because you obeyed my command.”

New Revised Standard Version
and by your offspring shall all the nations of the earth gain blessing for themselves, because you have obeyed my voice.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And by your seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed because you have obeyed my voice.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all of the people of the Earth shall be blessed in your seed, because you listened to my voice.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast hearkened to My voice.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because thou hast hearkened to my voice.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sacrifice Averted
17I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. 18And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” 19Abraham went back to his servants, and they got up and set out together for Beersheba. And Abraham settled in Beersheba.…

Cross References
Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.

Acts 3:25
And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’

Hebrews 6:14
saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”

Romans 4:13
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

Galatians 3:8
The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 26:4
I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed,

Genesis 28:14
Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.

Psalm 72:17
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.

Isaiah 61:9
Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed.

Isaiah 65:23
They will not labor in vain or bear children doomed to disaster; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD—they and their descendants with them.

Jeremiah 4:2
and if you can swear, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then the nations will be blessed by Him, and in Him they will glory.”

Zechariah 8:13
As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Luke 1:55
as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”


Treasury of Scripture

And in your seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because you have obeyed my voice.

And in.

Genesis 12:3
And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Genesis 18:18
Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

Genesis 26:4
And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;

obeyed.

Genesis 22:3,10
And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him…

Genesis 26:5
Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

1 Samuel 2:30
Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

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Genesis 22
1. Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.
3. He gives proof of his faith and obedience.
11. The angel prevents him.
13. Isaac is exchanged for a ram.
14. The place is called Jehovah-jireh.
15. Abraham is again blessed.
20. The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.














And through your offspring
The Hebrew word for "offspring" is "zera," which can mean seed, descendants, or progeny. This term is significant as it points to the lineage of Abraham, through which God promises to bring blessings. In a broader theological context, this "offspring" is often understood to refer to Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate fulfillment of this promise. The use of "zera" emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant with Abraham and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through history.

all nations of the earth
The phrase "all nations" in Hebrew is "kol goyim," indicating the universality of God's promise. This is a profound statement of inclusivity, suggesting that the blessings promised to Abraham are not limited to his direct descendants, the Israelites, but extend to every nation and people group. Historically, this reflects the Abrahamic covenant's scope, which is not confined to a single ethnic group but is intended for the entire world, foreshadowing the Great Commission in the New Testament.

will be blessed
The Hebrew root for "blessed" is "barak," which means to kneel, to praise, or to bless. This word conveys the idea of divine favor and prosperity. In the context of this verse, it signifies the spiritual and material blessings that will flow from Abraham's obedience, ultimately culminating in the salvation offered through Christ. The concept of blessing here is both a promise and a prophecy, indicating the transformative impact of God's covenant on humanity.

because you have obeyed My voice
The phrase "obeyed My voice" underscores the importance of obedience in the relationship between God and His people. The Hebrew word for "obeyed" is "shama," which means to hear, listen, or obey. This highlights the active response required from Abraham, which is not merely passive listening but involves a commitment to act according to God's instructions. Abraham's obedience is a model of faith and trust in God, serving as a foundational example for believers. It is through this obedience that the covenantal promises are realized, demonstrating the link between faith, action, and divine blessing.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And through your offspring
בְזַרְעֲךָ֔ (ḇə·zar·‘ă·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

all
כֹּ֖ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

nations
גּוֹיֵ֣י (gō·w·yê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

of the earth
הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

will be blessed,
וְהִתְבָּרֲכ֣וּ (wə·hiṯ·bā·ră·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

because
עֵ֕קֶב (‘ê·qeḇ)
Conjunction
Strong's 6118: A heel, the last of anything, result, compensation, on account of

you have obeyed
שָׁמַ֖עְתָּ (šā·ma‘·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

My voice.”
בְּקֹלִֽי׃ (bə·qō·lî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound


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