Genesis 21:11

And the word was evil exceedingly in the eyes of Abraham, on account of his son.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

10And she said, Cast out this handmaid and her son; for the son of the handmaid shall not inherit with my son, with Izhak.

12And the Lord said to Abraham, Let it not be evil in thine eyes concerning the youth and concerning thine handmaid. All that Sarah saith to thee receive from her, because in Izhak shall thy sons be called to thee.

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Cross References

Genesis 17:18And Abraham said before the Lord, O that Yishmael may be established before thee!

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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