Genesis 28:3 bbe — And may God, the Ruler of all, give you his blessing, giving you fruit and increase, so that you may become an army of…

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"And may God, the Ruler of all, give you his blessing, giving you fruit and increase, so that you may become an army of peoples."

— Genesis 28:3, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 28 — Context

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Then Isaac sent for Jacob, and blessing him, said, Do not take a wife from among the women of Canaan;

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But go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, your mother's father, and there get yourself a wife from the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother.

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And may God, the Ruler of all, give you his blessing, giving you fruit and increase, so that you may become an army of peoples.

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And may God give you the blessing of Abraham, to you and to your seed, so that the land of your wanderings, which God gave to Abraham, may be your heritage.

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So Isaac sent Jacob away: and he went to Paddan-aram, to Laban, son of Bethuel the Aramaean, the brother of Rebekah, the mother of Jacob and Esau.

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So when Esau saw that Isaac had given Jacob his blessing, and sent him away to Paddan-aram to get a wife for himself there, blessing him and saying to him, Do not take a wife from among the women of Canaan;

Genesis 28:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 28:3 say?
Genesis 28:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And may God, the Ruler of all, give you his blessing, giving you fruit and increase, so that you may become an army of peoples.”
Where is Genesis 28:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 28:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 28, 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 28:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 28:3 in?
Genesis 28:3 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 28:3?
Genesis 28:3 reads (BBE): “And may God, the Ruler of all, give you his blessing, giving you fruit and increase, so that you may become an army of peoples.” 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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