King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yitz'chak planted crops in that land and reaped that year a hundred times as much as he had sowed. ADONAI had blessed him.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him,
American Standard Version:
And Isaac sowed in that land, and found in the same year a hundredfold: and Jehovah blessed him.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then Isaac{H3327} sowed{H2232} in that land{H776}, and received{H4672} in the same year{H8141} an hundredfold{H3967}{H8180}: and the LORD{H3068} blessed{H1288} him.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 26:3
- Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;
Mark 4:8
- And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.
Psalms 67:6
- [Then] shall the earth yield her increase; [and] God, [even] our own God, shall bless us.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
- In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both [shall be] alike good.
Genesis 24:35
- And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.
Galatians 6:7
- Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Galatians 6:8
- For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
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Commentary for Genesis 26:12
Genesis 26:12 is a verse set within the broader narrative of Isaac's life, particularly during a period of famine when he, like his father Abraham before him, journeyed to the land of the Philistines in Gerar. The verse succinctly captures a moment of divine blessing and agricultural prosperity amidst challenging circumstances.
In this verse, Isaac is depicted as actively engaging in agricultural activities, sowing seed in the land of Gerar, despite the adverse conditions of famine. The text highlights the remarkable outcome of his labor: a hundredfold return on his investment in that very year. This extraordinary yield is explicitly attributed to the blessing of the Lord, indicating a direct connection between Isaac's actions, his faith, and divine favor.
The historical context of this verse reflects the precariousness of life in ancient Canaan, where agriculture was heavily dependent on unpredictable weather patterns and the fertility of the land. The mention of a hundredfold return would have resonated with ancient readers as an exceptional and miraculous occurrence, signifying God's intervention and provision.
The themes present in Genesis 26:12 include divine providence, the fruitfulness that comes from faithfulness, and the continuation of the covenantal promises that God made to Abraham, now being fulfilled in the life of his son Isaac. The verse underscores the idea that despite external hardships, God's blessings can lead to unexpected abundance and success for those who trust in Him and act in obedience to His guidance. It also serves as a narrative link in the patriarchal stories, showing the ongoing saga of God's people and their relationship with the Promised Land.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3327
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִצְחָק
Transliteration: Yitschâq
Pronunciation: yits-khawk'
Description: from צָחַק; laughter (i.e. mochery); Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham; Isaac. Compare יִשְׂחָק. - Strong's Number: H2232
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָרַע
Transliteration: zâraʻ
Pronunciation: zaw-rah'
Description: a primitive root; to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify; bear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H4672
There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָא
Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H8180
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁעַר
Transliteration: shaʻar
Pronunciation: shah'-ar
Description: from שָׁעַר; a measure (as a section); (hundred-) fold. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H1288
There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָרַךְ
Transliteration: bârak
Pronunciation: baw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank.