King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Avraham became very distressed over this matter of his son.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now this matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son Ishmael.
American Standard Version:
And the thing was very grievous in Abraham’s sight on account of his son.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the thing{H1697} was very{H3966} grievous{H3415} in Abraham's{H85} sight{H5869} because{H182} of his son{H1121}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 17:18
- And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
Hebrews 12:11
- Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
2 Samuel 18:33
- And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Matthew 10:37
- He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Genesis 22:1
- ¶ And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, [here] I [am].
Genesis 22:2
- And he said, Take now thy son, thine only [son] Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
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Commentary for Genesis 21:11
Genesis 21:11 is part of the narrative concerning the birth and early life of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah. The historical context of this verse is set within the patriarchal age, when Abraham, considered the father of the Israelite nation, was living a semi-nomadic life in the land of Canaan.
The themes present in this verse include:
1. **Divine Promise and Fulfillment**: Abraham's story is marked by the promise of God that he would become the father of many nations, with his descendants inheriting the land of Canaan. Isaac's birth to Sarah in their old age is the miraculous fulfillment of that promise.
2. **Faith and Trials**: Abraham's faith is tested multiple times, and the birth of Isaac followed by the subsequent tension in the family is part of that narrative of faith being tried.
3. **Family Dynamics and Conflict**: The verse refers to a grievous situation involving Abraham's son, which in the broader context refers to the conflict between Sarah and Hagar, and their sons Isaac and Ishmael. Sarah sees Ishmael mocking Isaac, which leads to her demanding that Abraham send Hagar and Ishmael away.
4. **Moral Dilemma**: Abraham is faced with a moral dilemma, as he is deeply attached to Ishmael, his firstborn son with Hagar, but he also must consider the future of Isaac, the son of promise.
5. **Covenantal Relationship**: The narrative underscores the covenantal relationship between God and Abraham, emphasizing God's selection of Isaac as the heir through whom the covenant would continue.
In summary, Genesis 21:11 reflects the complex interplay of God's promises, Abraham's faith, and the challenges of family relationships, all set against the backdrop of the establishment of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1697
There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּבָר
Transliteration: dâbâr
Pronunciation: daw-baw'
Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. - Strong's Number: H3966
There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְאֹד
Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
Pronunciation: meh-ode'
Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. - Strong's Number: H3415
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרַע
Transliteration: yâraʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-rah'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear; be grevious (only Isaiah 15:4; the rest belong to רָעַע). - Strong's Number: H85
There are 1159 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַבְרָהָם
Transliteration: ʼAbrâhâm
Pronunciation: ab-raw-hawm'
Description: contracted from אָב and an unused root (probably meaning to be populous); father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram; Abraham. - Strong's Number: H5869
There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַיִן
Transliteration: ʻayin
Pronunciation: ah'-yin
Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - Strong's Number: H182
There are 93 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוֹדוֹת
Transliteration: ʼôwdôwth
Pronunciation: o-doth'
Description: or (shortened) אֹדוֹת (only thus in the plural); from the same as אוּד; turnings (i.e. occasions); (adverb) on account of; (be-) cause, concerning, sake. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.