Genesis 21:19 net — Then God enabled Hagar to see a well of water. She went over and filled the skin with water, and then gave the boy a dr…

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"Then God enabled Hagar to see a well of water. She went over and filled the skin with water, and then gave the boy a drink."

— Genesis 21:19, NET Bible

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Genesis 21 — Context

16

Then she went and sat down by herself across from him at quite a distance, about a bowshot, away; for she thought,“I refuse to watch the child die.” So she sat across from him and wept uncontrollably.

17

But God heard the boy’s voice. The angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and asked her,“What is the matter, Hagar? Don’t be afraid, for God has heard the boy’s voice right where he is crying.

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Get up! Help the boy up and hold him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.”

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Then God enabled Hagar to see a well of water. She went over and filled the skin with water, and then gave the boy a drink.

20

God was with the boy as he grew. He lived in the wilderness and became an archer.

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He lived in the wilderness of Paran. His mother found a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

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At that time Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, said to Abraham,“God is with you in all that you do.

Genesis 21:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:19 say?
Genesis 21:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Then God enabled Hagar to see a well of water. She went over and filled the skin with water, and then gave the boy a drink.”
Where is Genesis 21:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 19.
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 21:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:19 in?
Genesis 21:19 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 21:19?
Genesis 21:19 reads (NET): “Then God enabled Hagar to see a well of water. She went over and filled the skin with water, and then gave the boy a drink.” 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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