Genesis 21:8 bbe — And when the child was old enough to be taken from the breast, Abraham made a great feast.

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"And when the child was old enough to be taken from the breast, Abraham made a great feast."

— Genesis 21:8, Bible in Basic English

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“And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.”
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Genesis 21 — Context

Now Abraham was a hundred years old when the birth of Isaac took place.

And Sarah said, God has given me cause for laughing, and everyone who has news of it will be laughing with me.

And she said, Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would have a child at her breast? for see, I have given him a son now when he is old.

And when the child was old enough to be taken from the breast, Abraham made a great feast.

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian playing with Isaac.

So she said to Abraham, Send away that woman and her son: for the son of that woman is not to have a part in the heritage with my son Isaac.

And this was a great grief to Abraham because of his son.

Genesis 21:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:8 say?

Genesis 21:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when the child was old enough to be taken from the breast, Abraham made a great feast.”

Where is Genesis 21:8 in the Bible?

Genesis 21:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 8.

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 21:8.

What translation should I read Genesis 21:8 in?

Genesis 21:8 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 21:8?

Genesis 21:8 reads (BBE): “And when the child was old enough to be taken from the breast, Abraham made a great feast.” 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.

Genesis 21:8 bbe — And when the child was old enough to be taken from the breast, Abraham made a great feast.

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