Genesis 25:21

Catholic Public Domain Version

And Isaac beseeched the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And he heard him, and he gave conception to Rebekah.

Cross References

Genesis 11:30

But Sarai was barren and had no children.

Genesis 16:2

she said to her husband: "Behold, the Lord has closed me, lest I give birth. Enter to my handmaid, so that perhaps I may receive sons of her at least." And when he agreed to her supplication,

Genesis 30:22

The Lord, likewise remembering Rachel, heeded her and opened her womb.

1 Chronicles 5:20

And the Hagarites were delivered into their hands, and all who were with them. For they called upon God while they did battle. And he heeded them, because they had trusted in him.

2 Chronicles 33:13

And he petitioned and begged him intently. And he heeded his prayer, and led him back to Jerusalem, into his kingdom. And Manasseh realized that the Lord himself was God.

Ezra 8:23

And so we fasted and begged our God for this; and as a result, we prospered.

Psalm 127:3

Your wife is like an abundant vine on the sides of your house. Your sons are like young olive trees surrounding your table.

Psalm 50:15

I will teach the unjust your ways, and the impious will be converted to you.

Psalm 65:2

Proclaim a psalm to his name. Give glory to his praise.

Psalm 91:15

They will still be multiplied in a fruitful old age, and they will endure well,

Proverbs 10:24

What the impious fear will overwhelm them. The just shall be given their desire.

Isaiah 45:11

Thus says the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, his Maker: Would you question me about the future, concerning my sons, and command me concerning the work of my hands?

Isaiah 58:9

Then you will call, and the Lord will heed; you will cry out, and he will say, "Here I am," if you take away the chains from your midst, and cease to point your finger and to speak what is not beneficial.

Isaiah 65:24

And this shall be: before they call out, I will perceive; while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Luke 1:13

But the Angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear a son to you. And you shall call his name John.

Luke 1:7

And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both had become advanced in years.

1 Samuel 1:11

And she made a vow, saying, "O Lord of hosts, if, in looking with favor, you will see the affliction of your servant and will remember me, and will not forget your handmaid, and if you will give to your servant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall pass over his head."

1 Samuel 1:17

Then Eli said to her: "Go in peace. And may the God of Israel grant to you your petition, which you have begged of him."

1 Samuel 1:2

And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of the second was Peninnah. And Peninnah had sons. But Hannah did not have children.

1 Samuel 1:27

I prayed for this child, and the Lord granted to me my petition, which I asked of him.