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This happened at just the time God had said it would.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Sarah conceived and gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time God had told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time God had told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Although Abraham was very old, Sarah had a son exactly at the time God had said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So she became pregnant, and at the exact time God had promised, she gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and she became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham when he was old. The boy was born at the time God had said he would be born. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sarah conceived and gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age, at the very time that God had told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Sarah became pregnant and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the appointed time that God had told him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Sarah conceives, and bears a son to Abraham, to his old age, at the appointed time that God has spoken of with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Sarah conceiveth, and beareth a son to Abraham, to his old age, at the appointed time that God hath spoken of with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Sarah shall conceive, and bring forth to Abraham a son to his old age, at the appointed time which God spake to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And she conceived and bore a son in her old age, at the time that God had foretold her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And she conceived and gave birth to a son in her old age, at the time that God had foretold to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Sarah became pregnant and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time that God had stated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the time of which God had spoken to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Sara conceived and she bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the time of which God had spoken with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And she conceived and bore to Abraam a son in old age, at the set time according as the Lord spoke to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/21-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=4547" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/21.htm">The Birth of Isaac</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8283.htm" title="8283: śā·rāh (N-proper-fs) -- Princess, a wife of Abraham. The same as sarah; Sarah, Abraham's wife.">So Sarah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2029.htm" title="2029: wat·ta·har (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To conceive, become pregnant. A primitive root; to be pregnant, conceive.">conceived</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: wat·tê·leḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">and bore</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bên (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a son</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: lə·’aḇ·rā·hām (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">to Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrew/2208.htm" title="2208: liz·qu·nāw (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Old age. Properly, passive participle of zaqen; old age:-old age.">in his old age,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: lam·mō·w·‘êḏ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">at the very time</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">had promised.</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’ō·ṯōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Genesis 17:19</a></span><br />But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10</a></span><br />Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a></span><br />Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a></span><br />By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-9.htm">Romans 9:9</a></span><br />For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-22.htm">Galatians 4:22-23</a></span><br />For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-4.htm">Genesis 15:4</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-16.htm">Genesis 17:16</a></span><br />And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Genesis 30:22</a></span><br />Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-36.htm">Luke 1:36-37</a></span><br />Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month. / For no word from God will ever fail.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Romans 4:19-21</a></span><br />Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Genesis 25:21</a></span><br />Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-31.htm">Genesis 29:31</a></span><br />When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19-20</a></span><br />The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. / So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm">2 Kings 4:16-17</a></span><br />And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.” / But the woman did conceive, and at that time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.</p><p class="hdg">conceived.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm">2 Kings 4:16,17</a></b></br> And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, <i>thou</i> man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Luke 1:24,25,36</a></b></br> And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Acts 7:8</a></b></br> And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so <i>Abraham</i> begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac <i>begat</i> Jacob; and Jacob <i>begat</i> the twelve patriarchs.</p><p class="hdg">at the set.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Genesis 17:19,21</a></b></br> And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, <i>and</i> with his seed after him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10,14</a></b></br> And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard <i>it</i> in the tent door, which <i>was</i> behind him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/9-9.htm">Romans 9:9</a></b></br> For this <i>is</i> the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/18-11.htm">Age</a> <a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/16-15.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/19-36.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/16-5.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/genesis/16-4.htm">Conceiveth</a> <a href="/genesis/19-36.htm">Pregnant</a> <a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Sarah</a> <a href="/genesis/19-23.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/21-3.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/21-7.htm">Age</a> <a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/genesis/21-3.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/24-36.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/genesis/21-3.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/21-7.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Conceiveth</a> <a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Pregnant</a> <a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/genesis/21-3.htm">Sarah</a> <a href="/genesis/21-22.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Isaac is born, and circumcised.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Sarah's joy.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-8.htm">Isaac is weaned.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Hagar and Ishmael sent away.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-15.htm">Hagar in distress.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">The angel relieves and comforts her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Sarah conceived</b><br>This phrase marks the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and Sarah, highlighting the miraculous nature of Sarah's conception. Sarah was well past the age of childbearing, emphasizing the divine intervention required for her to conceive. This event underscores the theme of God's faithfulness and power to fulfill His promises, even when circumstances seem impossible. It also prefigures the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, born of the Virgin Mary, as both births were divinely orchestrated.<p><b>and bore a son to Abraham</b><br>The birth of Isaac is significant as it establishes the lineage through which God's covenant with Abraham would continue. Isaac is the child of promise, through whom God would build a great nation. This event is a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, as it sets the stage for the development of the Israelite people. The birth of a son to Abraham also fulfills the cultural importance of having an heir, which was crucial in ancient Near Eastern societies for the continuation of one's lineage and inheritance.<p><b>in his old age</b><br>Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born, highlighting the miraculous nature of the event. This detail emphasizes God's ability to work beyond human limitations and expectations. It also serves as a testament to Abraham's faith, as he believed God's promise despite his and Sarah's advanced age. This aspect of the story is echoed in the New Testament, where Abraham's faith is commended in <a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Romans 4:19-21</a>.<p><b>at the very time God had promised</b><br>This phrase underscores the precision and reliability of God's timing. God's promise to Abraham regarding the birth of Isaac was specific, and its fulfillment at the appointed time demonstrates God's sovereignty and faithfulness. This theme of divine timing is prevalent throughout Scripture, reminding believers that God's plans unfold according to His perfect schedule. The fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham also foreshadows the fulfillment of messianic prophecies, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ at the appointed time (<a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sarah.htm">Sarah</a></b><br>The wife of Abraham, who was initially barren but conceived Isaac as God had promised. Her account is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelites, who was promised by God to be the father of many nations. His faith and obedience are central themes in his account.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>The son born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age, representing the fulfillment of God's promise and the continuation of Abraham's lineage.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_promise.htm">God's Promise</a></b><br>The event of Isaac's birth is a direct fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and Sarah, showcasing God's faithfulness and timing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/old_age.htm">Old Age</a></b><br>The advanced age of Abraham and Sarah highlights the miraculous nature of Isaac's birth and underscores the power of God to accomplish His will against all odds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's promises are sure and will be fulfilled in His perfect timing, regardless of human limitations or circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_faith.htm">The Power of Faith</a></b><br>Abraham and Sarah's account encourages believers to maintain faith in God's promises, even when situations seem impossible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a></b><br>God's timing is perfect, and His plans are often beyond human understanding. Trusting in His timing is crucial for spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/miracles_and_god's_sovereignty.htm">Miracles and God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The birth of Isaac is a reminder of God's sovereignty and His ability to perform miracles, reinforcing the belief in His omnipotence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Isaac's birth is not just a personal blessing to Abraham and Sarah but a pivotal moment in the history of God's people, showing how individual faithfulness can impact future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_sarah_conceive_despite_her_age.htm">How could Sarah conceive at such an advanced age if Genesis 21:2 contradicts natural biological limits? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_sarah's_late_conception_fit_today.htm">Hebrews 11:11 – If Sarah conceived in her old age, how does this align with modern medical understanding of fertility limits? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_he_start_a_good_work_in_you.htm">Did He start a good work in you?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_support_expelling_ishmael.htm">Why does God endorse Sarah's demand to expel Hagar and Ishmael in Genesis 21:10-14 despite earlier promises to Ishmael?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For Sarah conceived</span>, - through faith receiving strength from God for that purpose (<a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a>); the fruit of the womb, in every instance God's handiwork (<a href="/isaiah/44-2.htm">Isaiah 44:2</a>), being in her case a special gift of grace and product of Divine power - <span class="cmt_word">and bare -</span> the usual construction (<a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32</a>; <a href="/genesis/30-5.htm">Genesis 30:5</a>) is here somewhat modified by the Jehovist (Kalisch); but the clause may be compared with <a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Genesis 30:22, 23</a>, commonly assigned to the Elohlst - <span class="cmt_word">Abraham</span> (literally, to <span class="accented">Abraham<span class="cmt_word"></span>) a son in his old age,</span> - literally, <span class="accented">to his old age</span>; <span class="greek">εἰς τὸ γῆρας</span> (LXX.) - <span class="cmt_word">at the set time</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/17-21.htm">Genesis 17:21</a>; <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10, 14</a>) <span class="cmt_word">of which God had spoken to him.</span> God's word gave Abraham strength to beget, Sarah to conceive, and Isaac to come forth. Three times repeated in two verses, the clause points to the supernatural character of Isaac's birth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/21-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Sarah</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8283.htm">Strong's 8283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">conceived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתַּהַר֩</span> <span class="translit">(wat·ta·har)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2029.htm">Strong's 2029: </a> </span><span class="str2">To conceive, become pregnant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bore</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֵּ֨לֶד</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tê·leḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Abraham</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאַבְרָהָ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his old age,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִזְקֻנָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(liz·qu·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2208.htm">Strong's 2208: </a> </span><span class="str2">Old age</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the very time</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמּוֹעֵ֕ד</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mō·w·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed time, place, or meeting</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had promised him.</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבֶּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(dib·ber)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/21-2.htm">OT Law: Genesis 21:2 Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son (Gen. 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