Genesis 17:2
Context17:2 Then I will confirm my covenant 1 between me and you, and I will give you a multitude of descendants.” 2
Genesis 17:6
Context17:6 I will make you 3 extremely 4 fruitful. I will make nations of you, and kings will descend from you. 5
Genesis 30:43
Context30:43 In this way Jacob 6 became extremely prosperous. He owned 7 large flocks, male and female servants, camels, and donkeys.


[17:2] 1 tn Following the imperative, the cohortative indicates consequence. If Abram is blameless, then the
[17:2] 2 tn Heb “I will multiply you exceedingly, exceedingly.” The repetition is emphatic.
[17:6] 3 tn This verb starts a series of perfect verbal forms with vav (ו) consecutive to express God’s intentions.
[17:6] 4 tn Heb “exceedingly, exceedingly.” The repetition is emphatic.
[17:6] 5 tn Heb “and I will make you into nations, and kings will come out from you.”
[30:43] 5 tn Heb “the man”; Jacob’s name has been supplied in the translation for clarity.