Genesis 21:9

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 21:9

BSB

But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking her son,

AKJV

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born to Abraham, mocking.

CPDV

And when Sarah had seen the son of Hagar the Egyptian playing with her son Isaac, she said to Abraham:

ERV

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had borne unto Abraham, mocking.

NHEB

Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, mocking.

SMT

And Sarah will see the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she brought forth to Abraham, laughing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 21:9

AndSarahH8283Proper Name Feminine sawH7200VerbthesonH1121Noun MasculineofHagarH1904Proper Name FemininetheEgyptianH4713AdjectivewhichshehadbornH3205VerbuntoAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine mockingH6711Verb

Commentary for Genesis 21:9

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Genesis 21:9

Summary

Servant's child ridicules legitimate heir

Event

Ishmael mocks Isaac

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC