Genesis 35:11
“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.”
King James Version
God Almighty's covenant word to Jacob — a company of nations and kings from his line — the royal seed leading to the Messiah-King.
Fulfillment References
Genesis 17:6 Matthew 1:1-16 Revelation 19:16 1 Chronicles 5:2
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe King from Jacob's loins is Jesus, KING OF KINGS (Rev. 19:16) — the one God reigning through the promised royal Seed.
JewishEl Shaddai's covenant with Jacob/Israel — the nation and its kings; foundational to the monarchy and Israel's identity.
CatholicThe royal line from Jacob culminating in Christ the King.
ProtestantThe 'kings' from Jacob's loins lead to David and ultimately Christ, King of kings.
OrthodoxThe royal Messianic line through Israel, fulfilled in Christ.
DispensationalThe literal national and royal promise, culminating in the Davidic Messiah's reign.
AcademicA priestly covenant renewal (El Shaddai) framing the nation and monarchy traditions of Israel.
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