Genesis 28:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people; That thou mayest be a multitude of people - לקהל עמים likhal ammim. There is something very remarkable in the original words: they signify literally for an assembly, congregation, or church of peoples; referring no doubt to the Jewish Church in the wilderness, but more particularly to the Christian Church, composed of every kindred, and nation, and people, and tongue. This is one essential part of the blessing of Abraham. See Genesis 28:4.

Genesis 28:3

3 And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitudea of people;