Genesis 21:13

And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he [is] thy seed.

And also of the son {H1121} of the bondwoman {H519} will I make {H7760} a nation {H1471}, because he is thy seed {H2233}.

But I will also make a nation from the son of the slave-girl, since he is descended from you."

But I will also make a nation of the slave woman’s son, because he is your offspring.”

And also of the son of the handmaid will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.

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Cross-References

  • Genesis 21:18 (6 votes)

    Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.

  • Genesis 16:10 (5 votes)

    ¶ And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.

  • Genesis 17:20 (5 votes)

    And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.

  • Genesis 25:12 (4 votes)

    Now these [are] the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham:

  • Genesis 25:18 (4 votes)

    And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that [is] before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: [and] he died in the presence of all his brethren.