Genesis 21:18
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.”Genesis 21:18
What Does Genesis 21:18 Mean?
Genesis 21:18 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 5 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (5)
These passages are connected to Genesis 21:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 17:20“And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.”Genesis 21:13“And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.”Genesis 16:10“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.”1 Chronicles 1:29“These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,”Genesis 25:12“Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s handmaid, bare unto Abraham:”
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