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Genesis 21:16-18
EasyEnglish Bible
Genesis 21:16-18
EasyEnglish Bible
16 She herself went and sat down about 100 metres away from him. She thought, ‘I cannot watch the boy die.’ As she sat there, she began to cry.
17 Ishmael was crying and God heard him. The angel of God spoke to Hagar from heaven. He said, ‘What is the trouble, Hagar? Do not be afraid. God has heard the boy while he is crying there. 18 Go over to him and lift him up. Take hold of his hand and help him to stand. I will make him become a great nation of people.’[a]
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- 21:18 God had already told this to Hagar, when she ran away from Sarah. See Genesis 16:10.
Genesis 21:16-18
New International Version
Genesis 21:16-18
New International Version
16 Then she went off and sat down about a bowshot away, for she thought, “I cannot watch the boy die.” And as she sat there, she[a] began to sob.(A)
17 God heard the boy crying,(B) and the angel of God(C) called to Hagar from heaven(D) and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid;(E) God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. 18 Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.(F)”
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- Genesis 21:16 Hebrew; Septuagint the child
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