The lord visited sarah to the aged couple verses 2, 5, 7, exactly as promised, a son was born and the 25 year suspense was finally over with the laughter of derision turning to rejoicing verse 6. Genesis bible book with full chapters new international. And it came about in the days of amraphel king of shinar, arioch king of ellasar, chedorlaomer king of elam, and tidal king of goiim. Well there will be a long ado baby brought into a family. It is not necessary to conclude from verse 1 and 2 that sarah only became pregnant after the episode that is told in the previous chapter. And abraham rose up early in the morning, hastening to put in force the divine instructions cf. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. These are all of the chapters of the book of genesis. So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink. Isaac, the child of promise born into abrahams family, genesis 21. Ishmael, the son of the bondwoman, cast out of it, genesis 21. Then he sent her away with their son, and she wandered aimlessly in the wilderness of beersheba.
Study genesis 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Then the lord took note of sarah as he had said, and the lord did for sarah as he had promised. Chapter 15 the promise of the son and the inheritance. More recently, the lord had promised both abraham and sarah that they would conceive and bear a son within a years time. Genesis 2 niv thus the heavens and the earth were bible. Sarah is obviously not at her best in chapter 21, but then neither is. This book describes the creation of the universe, the origin of mankind, the sin and suffering of the world, and gods way of dealing with mankind. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. We have in this chapter, a war with the king of sodom and his allies, ver. Genesis 21 this chapter deals with three different topics. The lord visited sarah to the aged couple verses 2, 5, 7, exactly as. And abraham rose up early in the morning it was in the night the lord spoke to him, and bid him hearken to the voice of sarah. Genesis 21, new international version niv the bible app.
Genesis 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. These books, known also as the pentateuch meaning fivevolumed book, were referred to in jewish tradition as the five fifths of the law of moses. Genesis 2 new international version niv 2 thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. Creation of the world and the first story of mankind. Then, placing the child on her back, he sent her away. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of genesis in the bible new international version. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. In verses 1 and 2 we see the divine dimension in the birth of the son. Read the book of genesis online with full chapter and verse text. Irene123 on genesis 14 melchizdek brought out bread and wine when he met abraham gen.
In genesis chapter 21, we see th e purpose, power, and faithfulness of god in his promise fulfilled. The lord visited sarah that is, god fulfilled his promise to sarah by giving her, at the advanced age of ninety, power to conceive and bring forth a son. Was a city, famous in the book of genesis as the residence of the. This is the child through whom god would make of abraham a great nation genesis 17. Bread includes all sorts of victuals bottle, a leathern vessel, formed of the entire skin of a lamb or kid sewed up, with the legs for handles, usually. Genesis chapter 1415 john karmelich receive bible study. Genesis 21 begins with the longawaited birth of the son god had promised to abraham and sarah. Chapter 12 abram moves to canaan by faith and fails in egypt. Early the next morning abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to hagar. Genesis with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Genesis 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. The background to genesis 21 is one that abraham would have preferred moses not bother to record in holy writ. Daily bible study questions for genesis chapter 14. His action was a prophetic foreshadowing of the memorials of the body and blood of jesus in the last supper. This chapter begins with four kings war against five kings who were ruling the plains of jordan. Arioch king of ellasar, kedorlaomer king of elam and tidal king of goyim, 2these kings went to war against bera king of sodom, birsha king of gomorrah, shinab king of admah, shemeber king of zeboyim, and the king of bela that is, zoar. In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. We also see how sarah relied again on her own power and didnt rest in gods promise. I will make the son of the slave into a nation also, because he is your offspring. But on the other hand, there will be a teenage boy thrown out of his house, separated from his dad. The true gospel of grace offers liberty in jesus christ and is a promise received by faith.
While sojourning in gerar, abraham once again passed off his wife sarah as his sister. And abraham called the name of his son, whom sara bore him, isaac. In verse 14, we see covenant breakers would not receive blessings from god. And god called the light day, and the darkness he called. And the spirit of god moved upon the face of the waters. The beginning in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. The bible itself suggests mosaic authorship of genesis, since ac 15. It was so difficult that she had given up any hope long ago that she would ever have a child. At this time amraphel king of shinar, arioch king of ellasar, kedorlaomer king of elam and tidal king of goiim 2 went to war against bera king of sodom, birsha king of gomorrah, shinab king of admah, shemeber king of zeboiim, and the king of bela that is, zoar. David guzik commentary on genesis 21, where god fulfills his promise to. And she conceived and bore a son in her old age, at the time that god had foretold her.
Chapter 14 abram saves lot and meets melchisedec hebrews 7. They all went into battle and the four kings conquered sodom and gomorrah, taking all the goods and people. See the reason and interpretation of this name in clarkes note on ge 17. Genesis 21 is proof of this kind of blessing in the life of the christian. Genesis 21 niv the birth of isaac now the lord was bible. And abraham circumcised his son see clarke on genesis 17. And the lord visited sarah as he had said, and the lord did for sarah as he had spoken. It took a long time 25 years for this promise to come to pass, but god was faithful to his promise. Genesis chapter 14 summary outlines some very informative history and an appearance by a great king. Book of genesis chapter 21 commentary by pastor ron beckha m.
And god said, let there be light, and there was light. Verse click for chapter new international version early the next morning abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to hagar. Then god opened her eyes and she saw a well of water. Fittingly, since sarai my princess, would be the ancestress of the promised nations and kings. Genesis 1, new living translation nlt the bible app.
Genesis 14, new international version niv the bible app. Genesis chapter 21 verse by verse bible commentary. The summary of genesis chapter 21 can make real emotional people cry. And he circumcised him the eighth day, as god had commanded him, when he was a hundred years old. Genesis, chapter 21 united states conference of catholic bishops.
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