Genesis 21:2
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.”Genesis 21:2
What Does Genesis 21:2 Mean?
Genesis 21:2 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Genesis 21:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 18:10“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 it in the tent door, which was behind him.”Galatians 4:22“For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.”Hebrews 11:11“Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.”Genesis 17:19“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, and with his seed after him.”Genesis 17:21“But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.”Genesis 18:14“Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”Luke 1:24“And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,”Luke 1:36“And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.”Acts 7:8“And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.”Romans 9:9“For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.”2 Kings 4:16“And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.”Joshua 24:3“And I took your father Abraham from the other side of the flood, and led him throughout all the land of Canaan, and multiplied his seed, and gave him Isaac.”Matthew 1:2“Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;”Hebrews 6:15“And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.”1 Chronicles 1:34“And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel.”Luke 1:57“Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.”1 Chronicles 1:28“The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael.”
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