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Genesis 21 begins with the long-awaited birth of the son God had promised to Abraham and Sarah. This is the child through whom God would make of Abraham a great nation (Genesis 17:6–7). More recently, the Lord had promised both Abraham and Sarah that they would conceive and bear a son within a year's time.
Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring[ b] will be reckoned. 13 I will make the son of the slave into a nation also, because he is your offspring.”. 14 Early the next morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar.
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You did not tell me, and I heard about it only today.” 27 So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelek, and the two men made a treaty. 28 Abraham set apart seven ewe lambs from the flock, 29 and Abimelek asked Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves?”
Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring[ b] will be reckoned. 13 I will make the son of the slave into a nation also, because he is your offspring.”. 14 Early the next morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar.
Who has seen such things? Can a land be born in one day? Can a nation be brought forth all at once? As soon as Zion travailed, she also brought forth her sons. Bible > Commentaries > Isaiah 66:8. eBibles • Free Downloads • Audio. Isaiah 66:8 . Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things?
The Birth of Isaac. This chapter exemplifies how God's promises interweave with human action, culminating in blessings even amidst hardship. It underscores God's faithfulness, provision, and His plan that extends beyond immediate circumstances to future generations. Abraham and Sarah welcome their long-awaited son Isaac, in fulfillment of God's ...
The Torah: Exodus: Birth of a Nation. Israel in Egypt Chapters 1:1-12:36. Setting the scene: chapter 1. Exodus opens with a list of “the sons of Israel” (verse 1) who were the focus of the last part of Genesis. The attention shifts quickly in verse 7 to the “Israelites” (people of Israel).
