Genesis 12:3 net — I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, so that all the families of the eart…

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"I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, so that all the families of the earth may receive blessing through you.”"

— Genesis 12:3, NET Bible

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Genesis 12 — Context

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The Obedience of Abram Now the LORD said to Abram,“Go out from your country, your relatives, and your father’s household to the land that I will show you.

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Then I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your name great, so that you will exemplify divine blessing.

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I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, so that all the families of the earth may receive blessing through you.”

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So Abram left, just as the LORD had told him to do, and Lot went with him.(Now Abram was 75 years old when he departed from Haran.)

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And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Haran, and they left for the land of Canaan. They entered the land of Canaan.

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Abram traveled through the land as far as the oak tree of Moreh at Shechem.(At that time the Canaanites were in the land.)

Genesis 12:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 12:3 say?
Genesis 12:3 in the NET Bible reads: “I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, so that all the families of the earth may receive blessing through you.””
Where is Genesis 12:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 12:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 12, verse 3.
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 12:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 12:3 in?
Genesis 12:3 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 12:3?
Genesis 12:3 reads (NET): “I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, so that all the families of the earth may receive blessing through you.”” 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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