Genesis 21:21 kjva — And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt."

— Genesis 21:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 21 — Context

18

Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.

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And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.

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And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.

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And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

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And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:

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Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son’s son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned.

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And Abraham said, I will swear.

Genesis 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:21 say?
Genesis 21:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.”
Where is Genesis 21:21 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 21.
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 21:21.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:21 in?
Genesis 21:21 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 21:21?
Genesis 21:21 reads (KJVA): “And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.” 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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