In a recent appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show, Senator Ted Cruz quoted Genesis 12:3 — “I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you” — as justification for unwavering U.S. support for the modern state of Israel. But is that what the Bible actually teaches?

In this video, we break down the real context of Genesis 12:3, explore who the verse was originally directed toward, and show why applying it to a modern geopolitical state is a serious misreading of Scripture. Even Tucker was taken aback by Cruz’s misuse — and for good reason.

Join us as we dig into the text, unpack its historical and theological context, and set the record straight.

Tucker Was Right: Ted Cruz Took the Bible Out of Context on Israel