Genesis 21:13 kjva — And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed."

— Genesis 21:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 21 — Context

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Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.

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

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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.

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And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.

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And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beer–sheba.

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And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs.

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And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.

Genesis 21:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:13 say?
Genesis 21:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.”
Where is Genesis 21:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 13.
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 21:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:13 in?
Genesis 21:13 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 21:13?
Genesis 21:13 reads (KJVA): “And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.” 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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