Genesis 25:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.”
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“Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren: and Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Isaac maketh entreaty to Jehovah before his wife, for she <FI>is<Fi> barren: and Jehovah is entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceiveth,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 25:21 — 23 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 11:30But Sarai was barren; she had no children.
- Genesis 15:2But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
- Genesis 16:2So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.
- Genesis 17:16And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.”
- Genesis 30:22Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb,
- 1 Samuel 1:2He had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none.
- 1 Samuel 1:11And she made a vow, pleading, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever come over his head.”
- 1 Samuel 1:27I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,
- 1 Chronicles 5:20And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.
- 2 Chronicles 33:13And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition; so He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.
- Ezra 8:23So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.
- Psalms 50:15Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
- Psalms 65:2O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You.
- Psalms 91:15When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
- Psalms 127:3Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
- Psalms 145:19He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
- Proverbs 10:24What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
- Isaiah 45:11Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “How dare you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands?
- Isaiah 58:9Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,
- Isaiah 65:24Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
- Luke 1:7But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.
- Luke 1:13But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
- Romans 9:10Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.
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