And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.
What does Genesis 21:9 mean?
Let us not overlook the manner in which this family matter instructs us not to rest in outward privileges, or in our own doings. And let us seek the blessings of the new covenant by faith in its Divine Surety.
Key themes
FaithHopePeaceCreation
Read with
Keep this verse inside Genesis 21:9-11 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Sarah Person
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Princess, the wife and at the same time the half-sister of Abraham ( Gen. 11:29 ; 20:12 ). This name was given to her at the time that it was announced to Abraham that she should be the mother of the promised child.
- Abraham Person
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Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named ( Gen. 11:27 ) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises.