Genesis 21:2

Genesis 21:1 web — Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken.

World English Bible

"Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken."

— Genesis 21:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken.”
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ASV
“And Jehovah visited Sarah as he had said, and Jehovah did unto Sarah as he had spoken. ”
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NET
“The Birth of Isaac The LORD visited Sarah just as he had said he would and did for Sarah what he had promised.”
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DRB
“And the Lord visited Sara, as he had promised: and fulfilled what he had spoken.”
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BBE
“And the Lord came to Sarah as he had said and did to her as he had undertaken.”
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KJVA
“And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken.”
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Genesis 21 — Context

Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken.

Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.

Abraham called his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

Abraham circumcised his son, Isaac, when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him.

Genesis 21:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:1 say?

Genesis 21:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken.”

Where is Genesis 21:1 in the Bible?

Genesis 21:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 1.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 21:1.

What translation should I read Genesis 21:1 in?

Genesis 21:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 21:1?

Genesis 21:1 reads (WEB): “Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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