Genesis 21
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 21 of 50
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.
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People & Context
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 expresses joy and laughter, saying all who hear will laugh with her.
Isaac grows and is weaned, and Abraham makes a great feast. Sarah sees Hagar's son Ishmael mocking Isaac.
Timeline
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 21:1-5Sarah expresses joy and laughter, saying all who hear will laugh with her.
Genesis 21:6-7Isaac grows and is weaned, and Abraham makes a great feast. Sarah sees Hagar's son Ishmael mocking Isaac.
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