Genesis 21:18

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 21:18

BSB
Get up, lift up the boy, and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation."
AKJV
Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in your hand; for I will make him a great nation.
CPDV
Rise up. Take the boy and hold him by the hand. For I will make of him a great nation."
ERV
Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.
NHEB
Get up, lift up the boy, and hold him by your hand. For I will make him a great nation."
SMT
Arise, lift up the child, and fasten thy hand upon him; for I will make him into a great nation.

Commentary for Genesis 21:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 21:18
Summary
Angel instructs mother to comfort child, promises greatness
Place
Wilderness
Event
Angel promises Ishmael nationhood
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Promise