Genesis 21:12
The Scripture
(12) And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 21 Jacob’s son Joseph is born to his wife Rachel and the family celebrates the occasion with a feast. The chapter also records the jealousy of his half‑brother Joseph, who is left behind, and Jacob’s later decision to send away his firstborn. These events highlight the tension between family loyalty and divine providence.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Samuel 8:7I Samuel 8:9Isaiah 46:10Genesis 17:19Genesis 17:21Romans 9:7Romans 9:8Hebrews 11:18
Related verses (shared words)
Jeremiah 33:26Exodus 32:13Romans 9:7Genesis 21:10Genesis 17:19Genesis 26:4