Genesis 12:2 asv — and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and be thou a blessing:

American Standard Version

"and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and be thou a blessing: "

— Genesis 12:2, American Standard Version

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Genesis 12 — Context

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Now Jehovah said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto the land that I will show thee:

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and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and be thou a blessing:

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

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So Abram went, as Jehovah had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.

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And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.

Genesis 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 12:2 say?
Genesis 12:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and be thou a blessing: ”
Where is Genesis 12:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 12, verse 2.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 12:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 12:2 in?
Genesis 12:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 12:2?
Genesis 12:2 reads (ASV): “and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and be thou a blessing: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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