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Genesis 22:18-1964 bbe — And your seed will be a blessing to all the nations of the earth, because you have done what I gave you orders to do. T…

Bible in Basic English

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And your seed will be a blessing to all the nations of the earth, because you have done what I gave you orders to do.

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Then Abraham went back to his young men and they went together to Beer-sheba, the place where Abraham was living.

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After these things, Abraham had news that Milcah, the wife of his brother Nahor, had given birth to children;

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Uz the oldest, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel, the father of Aram,

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And Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel.

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Bethuel was the father of Rebekah: these eight were the children of Milcah and Nahor, Abraham's brother.

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And his servant Reumah gave birth to Tebah and Gaham and Tahash and Maacah.

— Genesis 22:18-1964, Bible in Basic English

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    “And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beer–sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer–sheba. And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor; Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram, And Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel. And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she bare also Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachah. ”

Genesis 22 — Context

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And the voice of the angel of the Lord came to Abraham a second time from heaven,

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Saying, I have taken an oath by my name, says the Lord, because you have done this and have not kept back from me your dearly loved only son,

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That I will certainly give you my blessing, and your seed will be increased like the stars of heaven and the sand by the seaside; your seed will take the land of those who are against them;

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And your seed will be a blessing to all the nations of the earth, because you have done what I gave you orders to do.

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Then Abraham went back to his young men and they went together to Beer-sheba, the place where Abraham was living.

20

After these things, Abraham had news that Milcah, the wife of his brother Nahor, had given birth to children;

21

Uz the oldest, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel, the father of Aram,

22

And Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel.

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Bethuel was the father of Rebekah: these eight were the children of Milcah and Nahor, Abraham's brother.

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And his servant Reumah gave birth to Tebah and Gaham and Tahash and Maacah.

Genesis 22:18-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 22:18-1964 say?
Genesis 22:18-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And your seed will be a blessing to all the nations of the earth, because you have done what I gave you orders to do. Then Abraham went back to his young men and they went together to Beer-sheba, the place where Abraham was living. After these things, Abraham had news that Milcah, the wife of his brother Nahor, had given birth to children; Uz the oldest, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel, the father of Aram, And Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel. Bethuel was the father of Rebekah: these eight were the children of Milcah and Nahor, Abraham's brother. And his servant Reumah gave birth to Tebah and Gaham and Tahash and Maacah.”
Where is Genesis 22:18-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 22:18-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verses 18–1964.
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 22:18-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 22:18-1964 in?
Genesis 22:18-1964 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 22:18-1964?
Genesis 22:18-1964 reads (BBE): “And your seed will be a blessing to all the nations of the earth, because you have done what I gave you orders to do. Then Abraham went back to his young men and they went together to Beer-sheba, the place where Abraham was living. After these things, Abraham had news that Milcah, the wife of his brother Nahor, had given birth to children; Uz the oldest, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel, the father of Aram, And Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel. Bethuel was the father of Rebekah: these eight were the children of Milcah and Nahor, Abraham's brother. And his servant Reumah gave birth to Tebah and Gaham and Tahash and Maacah.” 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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