Genesis 21:7 asv — And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should give children suck? for I have borne him a son in his…

American Standard Version

"And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should give children suck? for I have borne him a son in his old age. "

— Genesis 21:7, American Standard Version

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Genesis 21 — Context

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

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And Abraham was a hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.

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And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh; every one that heareth will laugh with me.

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And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should give children suck? for I have borne him a son in his old age.

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And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.

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And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne unto Abraham, mocking.

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

Genesis 21:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:7 say?
Genesis 21:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should give children suck? for I have borne him a son in his old age. ”
Where is Genesis 21:7 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 7.
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 21:7.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:7 in?
Genesis 21:7 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 21:7?
Genesis 21:7 reads (ASV): “And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should give children suck? for I have borne him a son in his old age. ” 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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