Genesis 21:9 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Sarah saw that Abraham's son by Hagar the Egyptian was laughing at Isaac.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.

ASV:

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne unto Abraham, mocking.

BBE:

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian playing with Isaac.

DBY:

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, mocking.

ERV:

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had borne unto Abraham, mocking.

JPS:

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne unto Abraham, making sport.

WBS:

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had borne to Abraham, mocking.

WEB:

Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, mocking.

YLT:

and Sarah seeth the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she hath borne to Abraham, mocking,

Genesis 21:9 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 16:1 Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.

Genesis 16:4 He went in to Hagar, and she conceived; and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her sight.

Galatians 4:29 But as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so it is now also. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

21:9 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, {c} mocking.
(c) He derided God's promise made to Isaac which the apostle calls persecution Ga 4:29.

WES:

21:9 Sarah saw the son of the Egyptian mocking - Mocking Isaac no doubt, for it is sad, with reference to this, Gal 4:29, that he that was born after the flesh, persecuted him that was born after the spirit. Ishmael is here called the son of the Egyptian, because (as some think) the four hundred years affliction of the seed of Abraham by the Egyptians began now, and was to be dated from hence.

MHC:

21:9-13 Let us not overlook the manner in which this family matter instructs us not to rest in outward privileges, or in our own doings. And let us seek the blessings of the new covenant by faith in its Divine Surety. Ishmael's conduct was persecution, being done in profane contempt of the covenant and promise, and with malice against Isaac. God takes notice of what children say and do in their play; and will reckon with them, if they say or do amiss, though their parents do not. Mocking is a great sin, and very provoking to God. And the children of promise must expect to be mocked. Abraham was grieved that Ishmael should misbehave, and Sarah demand so severe a punishment. But God showed him that Isaac must be the father of the promised Seed; therefore, send Ishmael away, lest he corrupt the manners, or try to take the rights of Isaac. The covenant seed of Abraham must be a people by themselves, not mingled with those who were out of covenant: Sarah little thought of this; but God turned aright what she said.

CONC:

Born Borne Egyptian Hagar Isaac Making Mocking Playing Sarah Sport

Abraham Born Borne Egyptian Hagar Isaac Making Mocking Playing Sarah Sport

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