Genesis 22:16-18

Genesis 22:16-18

[16] And said,  By myself have I sworn,  saith  the LORD,  for because  thou hast done  this thing,  and hast not  withheld  thy son,  thine only  son: [17] That in blessing  thee, and in multiplying  thy seed  as the stars  of the heaven,  and as the sand  which is upon the sea  shore;  and thy seed  shall possess  the gate  of his enemies;  [18] And in thy seed  shall all the nations  of the earth  be blessed;  because  thou hast obeyed  my voice.