Genesis 28:3

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

Cross-reference

Genesis 28:1 Historical context

Genesis 28:1 begins the same blessing speech — Isaac calls Jacob, charges him against Canaanite wives, then blesses him. 28:3 continues that blessing.

Genesis 9:1 Parallel

Genesis 9:1 repeats the blessing of fruitfulness after the flood, paralleling Isaac's blessing to Jacob.

In Genesis 48:3, Jacob recalls God Almighty's blessing at Luz, echoing Isaac's earlier blessing for fruitfulness and increase.

Genesis 35:11 is God himself repeating Isaac's words — 'fruitful and multiply, a company of nations' — ratifying the patriarchal blessing.

Genesis 22:17 promises Abraham's offspring multiplied like stars and sand — the same multiplication Isaac invokes here for Jacob.

Genesis 17:1-6 is the Abrahamic covenant: fruitful, many nations. Isaac's blessing directly echoes this covenant language.

In Genesis 13:16, God promises Abraham numerous descendants, echoing in Isaac's blessing to Jacob.

Genesis 1:28 establishes the creation mandate to be fruitful, which Isaac's blessing reaffirms for Jacob.

Genesis 12:2 is the original Abrahamic promise Isaac now echoes — 'bless,' 'make fruitful,' 'multiply' all reappear as inherited covenant language.

Genesis 35:12 Prophetic fulfillment

In Genesis 35:12, God directly promises Jacob the land and seed — the same blessings Isaac prayed over him, now confirmed by God himself.

Genesis 48:4 quotes God using nearly identical language about fruitfulness and becoming a 'community of peoples' — the blessing is now God's own promise to Jacob.

Genesis 22:18 extends the promise: through Abraham's offspring all nations are blessed. Isaac's blessing draws on this broader covenant.

Genesis 27:4 Historical context

In Genesis 27:4, Isaac asks Esau to prepare food so he can bless him before dying. The blessing in 28:3 is that same intended blessing — now given to Jacob.

Genesis 27:33 Historical context

In Genesis 27:33, Isaac confirms the stolen blessing stands. In 28:3, Isaac now willingly bestows further blessing on Jacob with full knowledge.

Genesis 24:60 blesses Rebekah for many descendants, similar to the patriarchal blessing theme.

Genesis 43:14 shows Jacob invoking 'God Almighty' (El Shaddai) for his sons — the same covenant title from Isaac's blessing he now passes on.

Exodus 1:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Exodus 1:7 shows the direct fulfillment: Israel became fruitful, multiplied greatly, and filled the land — exactly as Isaac blessed.

Leviticus 26:9 echoes the same 'fruitful and increase your numbers' language — now as God's covenant promise tied to obedience.

Hebrews 11:20 explicitly references this moment: Isaac 'by faith blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come,' highlighting the faith behind the patriarchal blessing.

Exodus 6:3 Historical context

In Exodus 6:3, God notes being known as God Almighty to patriarchs, linking to Isaac's invocation in blessing.