Genesis 21:16-18
Good News Translation
16 and sat down about a hundred yards away. She said to herself, “I can't bear to see my child die.” While she was sitting there, she[a] began to cry.
17 God heard the boy crying, and from heaven the angel of God spoke to Hagar, “What are you troubled about, Hagar? Don't be afraid. God has heard the boy crying. 18 Get up, go and pick him up, and comfort him. I will make a great nation out of his descendants.”
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- Genesis 21:16 she; one ancient translation the child.
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)”
Footnotes
- Genesis 21:16 Hebrew; Septuagint the child
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