But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham(A) was mocking,(B) 10 and she said to Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman(C) and her son, for that woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.”(D)

11 The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son.(E)

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And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.

10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.

11 And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.

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And Sarah saw the son of Hagar (A)the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, (B)scoffing.[a] 10 Therefore she said to Abraham, (C)“Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac.” 11 And the matter was very [b]displeasing in Abraham’s sight (D)because of his son.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 21:9 Lit. laughing
  2. Genesis 21:11 distressing