Genesis 28:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Isaac invokes God's blessing on Jacob for fruitfulness and multiplication.
The Context of Genesis 28:3
Isaac formally blesses Jacob with God's covenantal blessing of multiplication.
What Does Genesis 28:3 Mean?
Isaac's blessing draws on the foundational promise to Abraham: that his descendants would become as numerous as the stars. By pronouncing this blessing on Jacob, Isaac acts as the family priest, transmitting the covenant from one generation to the next with divine authority.
The terms 'fruitful' and 'multiply' echo the blessing given at creation itself. Isaac's words invoke God Almighty (El Shaddai), emphasizing God's sufficiency and power to fulfill this promise regardless of Jacob's current circumstances or uncertainty.
Genesis 28:3 in the Original Language
El Shaddai (אֶל שַׁדַּי), 'God Almighty' — emphasizes divine strength and covenant-keeping power
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 28:3
What does Genesis 28:3 mean?
Isaac invokes God's blessing on Jacob for fruitfulness and multiplication.
What is the context of Genesis 28:3?
Isaac formally blesses Jacob with God's covenantal blessing of multiplication.