Genesis 21:12 — But God said to Abraham, “ Do not be distressed because of the boy and your sla… — NASB | maBible

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12 But God said to Abraham, “ Do not be distressed because of the boy and your slave woman; whatever Sarah tells you, listen to her, for through Isaac your descendants shall be named.

Passage themes

The obedience required — in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice
The promise through Isaac — for in Isaac shall thy seed be called

Notes and references

Lit Do not let it be grievous in your sight
Lit your seed will be called

Did you know?

Des milliers d'années en 50 chapitres La Genèse couvre plus de temps que tout le reste de la Bible réuni : de la création du monde jusqu'à l'installation en Égypte. Aucun autre livre biblique ne parcourt autant d'histoire en si peu de pages.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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