Genesis 21

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 21 of 50

1 And Jehovah visited Sarah as He had said. And the Lord did to Sarah as He had spoken.

2 And Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the time appointed, that which God had spoken with him.

3 And Abraham called the name of the son who was born to him, whom Sarah had borne to him, Isaac.

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Chapter Summary

1 Isaac is born and is circumcised. 6 Sarah’s joy. 9 Hagar and Ishmael are cast out. 15 Hagar is distressed. 17 The angel comforts her.

Key Hebrew Words

מִצְרָֽיִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235
שָֽׁבַע Beer-shebah H884 · TWOT 194c
בְּאֵ֣ר well H875 · TWOT 194a
לֶחֶם֩ bread H3899 · TWOT 1105a
צִוָּ֥ה lay charge H6680 · TWOT 1887

People & Context

Birth of Isaac

Jehovah visits Sarah as promised, and she conceives and bears a son to Abraham in his old age, just as God had spoken. Abraham names him Isaac. Abraha…

Sarah's Joy

Sarah expresses joy and laughter, saying all who hear will laugh with her.

Isaac Weaned, Ishmael Mocks

Isaac grows and is weaned, and Abraham makes a great feast. Sarah sees Hagar's son Ishmael mocking Isaac.

Timeline

Birth of Isaac

Jehovah visits Sarah as promised, and she conceives and bears a son to Abraham in his old age, just as God had spoken. Abraham names him Isaac. Abraham circumcises Isaac when he is eight days old. Abraham is 100 years old when Isaac is born.

Genesis 21:1-5
Sarah's Joy

Sarah expresses joy and laughter, saying all who hear will laugh with her.

Genesis 21:6-7
Isaac Weaned, Ishmael Mocks

Isaac grows and is weaned, and Abraham makes a great feast. Sarah sees Hagar's son Ishmael mocking Isaac.

Genesis 21:8-9

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