Genesis 21:15 cpdv — And when the water in the skin had been consumed, she set aside the boy, under one of the trees that were there.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when the water in the skin had been consumed, she set aside the boy, under one of the trees that were there. "

— Genesis 21:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 21 — Context

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And God said to him: “Let it not seem harsh to you concerning the boy and your woman servant. In all that Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice. For your offspring will be invoked in Isaac.

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Yet I will also make the son of the woman servant into a great nation, for he is your offspring.”

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And so Abraham arose in the morning, and taking bread and a skin of water, he placed it upon her shoulder, and he handed over the boy, and he released her. And when she had departed, she wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.

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And when the water in the skin had been consumed, she set aside the boy, under one of the trees that were there.

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And she moved away and sat in a distant area, as far as a bow can reach. For she said, “I shall not see the boy die.” And so, sitting opposite her, he lifted up his voice and wept.

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But God heard the voice of the boy. And an Angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, saying: “What are you doing, Hagar? Do not be afraid. For God has heeded the voice of the boy, from the place where he is.

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Rise up. Take the boy and hold him by the hand. For I will make of him a great nation.”

Genesis 21:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:15 say?
Genesis 21:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when the water in the skin had been consumed, she set aside the boy, under one of the trees that were there. ”
Where is Genesis 21:15 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 15.
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 21:15.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:15 in?
Genesis 21:15 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 21:15?
Genesis 21:15 reads (CPDV): “And when the water in the skin had been consumed, she set aside the boy, under one of the trees that were there. ” 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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