Genesis 21:11-13
King James Version
11 And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.
12 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.
13 And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.
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Genesis 21:11-13
New King James Version
11 And the matter was very [a]displeasing in Abraham’s sight (A)because of his son.
12 But God said to Abraham, “Do not let it be displeasing in your sight because of the lad or because of your bondwoman. Whatever Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for (B)in Isaac your seed shall be called. 13 Yet I will also make (C)a nation of the son of the bondwoman, because he is your [b]seed.”
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- Genesis 21:11 distressing
- Genesis 21:13 descendant
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