Genesis 21:8

Translations

Modern

So the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham held a great feast on the day Isaac was weaned.

Traditional

And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.

Literal

And the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham made a great feast on the same day that Isaac was weaned.

Latin

Crevit igitur puer, et ablactatus est: fecitque Abraham grande convivium in die ablactationis ejus.

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English

So the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham held a great feast on the day Isaac was weaned.

Notes

Genesis 21:8–9

The feast for Isaac’s weaning probably happened when he was three. Ishmael was around 17 years old at that time (16:16). Sarah saw Ishmael mocking her son, Isaac. The verb metsakheq (“mocking”) is related to the word for “laughter.” This theme (21:6) becomes negative because of Ishmael’s mocking.

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 Isaac Ishmael Sarah Symbolic Numbers

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People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau

Glossary

Abraham Banquet Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Isaac Nurse Patriarchs, Period of the Primogeniture

Topics

Breastfeeding Children: Weaning of Children: Weaning of, a Time of Joy and Feasting Entertainments: Given on Occasions of Weaning Children Entertainments: Often Great Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham Ishmael: Son of Abraham: Sent Away by Abraham

Genesis 21:8

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