Genesis 21:12

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

God said to Abraham, Do not let it seem grievous and evil to you because of the youth and your bondwoman; in all that Sarah has said to you, do what she asks, for in Isaac shall your posterity be called. [Rom. 9:7.]

Cross References

Genesis 17:19

But God said, Sarah your wife shall bear you a son indeed, and you shall call his name Isaac [laughter]; and I will establish My covenant or solemn pledge with him for an everlasting covenant and with his posterity after him.

Genesis 17:21

But My covenant, My promise and pledge, I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this season next year.

Isaiah 46:10

Declaring the end and the result from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure and purpose,

Galatians 4:30

But what does the Scripture say? Cast out and send away the slave woman and her son, for never shall the son of the slave woman be heir and share the inheritance with the son of the free woman. [Gen. 21:10.]

Hebrews 11:18

Of whom it was said, Through Isaac shall your descendants be reckoned. [Gen. 21:12.]

1 Samuel 8:7

And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken to the voice of the people in all they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not be King over them.

1 Samuel 8:9

So listen now to their voice; only solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.