Genesis 21:21

And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 21:21

BSB

And while he was dwelling in the Wilderness of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

AKJV

And he dwelled in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

CPDV

And he lived in the desert of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

ERV

And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

NHEB

He lived in the wilderness of Paran. His mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

SMT

And he will dwell in the desert Paran: and his mother will take to him a wife from the land of Egypt.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 21:21

AndhedweltH3427VerbinthewildernessH4057Noun MasculineofParanH6290Proper Name LocationandhismotherH517Noun Feminine tookH3947VerbhimawifeH802Noun FeminineoutofthelandH776Noun FeminineofEgyptH4714

Commentary for Genesis 21:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 21:21

Summary

Young man settles in wilderness, takes wife

Place

Wilderness of Paran

Event

Ishmael marries and settles

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC