16 He said: »I am taking an oath on my own name, declares Jehovah, that because you have done this and have not refused to give me your son, your only son,

17 »I will certainly bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and the grains of sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of their enemies cities.

18 »All the nations will ask me to bless them as I have blessed your descendants. This is because you obeyed my command.«