Genesis 21:11

But the + 21:11 Gr. Gr. saying, or matter. word appeared very hard before Abraam concerning his son.

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10then she said to Abraam, + 21:10 Gal 4:30 Cast out this bondwoman and her son, for the son of this bondwoman shall not inherit with my son Isaac.

12But God said to Abraam, Let it not be hard before you concerning the child, and concerning the bondwoman; in all things whatever Sarrha shall say to you, hear her voice, for + 21:12 Rom 9:7 in Isaac shall your seed be called.

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Cross References

Genesis 17:18And Abraam said to God, Let this Ismael live before you.

2 Samuel 18:33And the king was troubled, and went to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and thus he said as he went, My son Abessalom, my son, my son Abessalom; + 18:33 Gr. who will give my death for you?. would God I had died for you, even I had died for you, Abessalom, my son, my son!

Matthew Henry on Genesis 21:10-14

Hagar and Ishmael Expelled. ( b. c. 1892.) 9 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had borne 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. 12 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee,… Read the whole commentary →

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