Genesis 21:11

Translations

Modern

Now this matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son Ishmael.

Traditional

And the thing was very grievous in Abraham’s sight because of his son.

Literal

And the matter was very displeasing in the eyes of Abraham, for the cause of his son.

Latin

Dure accepit hoc Abraham pro filio suo.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

Now this matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son Ishmael.

Notes

Genesis 21:11–13

Abraham was upset when Sarah asked him to send Hagar and Ishmael away. God told Abraham to agree, promising that Ishmael would also have a future as Abraham's descendant.

Genesis 21:8–21

God used the incident of Ishmael’s mocking Isaac to separate Ishmael and Hagar from the family and the child of promise. They would constantly threaten the promised descendant if they remained with the family.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Hagar Isaac Ishmael Sarah Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.
Genesis 17:18
And Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live under Your blessing!”
Matthew 10:37
Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;
2 Samuel 18:33
The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
Genesis 22:1–2
Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.

Parallels

Galatians 4:21–30

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Abraham Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birthright Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Hagar Patriarchs, Period of the Primogeniture

Topics

Abraham: Sends Hagar and Ishmael Away Children: Alienated, Ishmael, to Gratify Sarah Concubinage: Laws Concerning: Concubines Might be Dismissed Cruelty of Sarah to Hagar Family: Infelicity In of Abraham, on Account of Hagar Inheritance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Ishmael: Son of Abraham: Sent Away by Abraham Polygamy: Domestic Unhappiness in Abraham's Family Sarah: Also Called Sarai: Her Jealousy of Hagar Women: Sarah, in Her Jealousy and Malice Toward Hagar

Genesis 21:11

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