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Genesis 21:8 nasb — The child grew and was weaned, and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.

NASB

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

— Genesis 21:8, NASB

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Genesis 21 — Context

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Now Abraham was one hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.

6

Sarah said, "God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me."

7

And she said, "Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age."

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

9

Now Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, mocking.

10

Therefore she said to Abraham, "Drive out this maid and her son, for the son of this maid shall not be an heir with my son Isaac."

11

The matter distressed Abraham greatly 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 NASB reads: “The child grew and was weaned, and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.”
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 (NASB): “The child grew and was weaned, and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.” 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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