Genesis 17:18 - The Message18 Recovering, Abraham said to God, “Oh, keep Ishmael alive and well before you!” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176918 And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee! Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition18 And [he] said to God, Oh, that Ishmael might live before You! Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)18 And Abraham said unto God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee! Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible18 To God Abraham said, “If only you would accept Ishmael!” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version18 And he said to God, "If only Ishmael would live in your sight." Ver Capítulo |
The matter gave great pain to Abraham—after all, Ishmael was his son. But God spoke to Abraham, “Don’t feel badly about the boy and your maid. Do whatever Sarah tells you. Your descendants will come through Isaac. Regarding your maid’s son, be assured that I’ll also develop a great nation from him—he’s your son, too.”