And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins;
God said to him, 'I am God Almighty. Have many children and grow into a large family. You will become a great nation, and even a group of nations will come from you. Kings will be among your descendants.'
God is promising Jacob that his family will grow into multiple nations and that kings will come from his lineage.
📚 Historical Context
This promise was given to Jacob (later renamed Israel) at Bethel after his return from living with his uncle Laban. Jacob had just buried his beloved wife Rachel and was establishing his household in the Promised Land. This reaffirmation of God's covenant continues the promises originally made to Abraham and Isaac about becoming the father of many nations.
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