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Genesis 25:21

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife because she was childless.  The Lord was receptive to his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

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So we fasted and pleaded with our God about this, and he was receptive to our prayer.


But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid,  Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard.  Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.


At that time, when you call, the  Lord will answer; when you cry out, he will say, “Here I am.” If you get rid of the yoke among you, the finger-pointing and malicious speaking,


He prayed to him, and the Lord was receptive to his prayer. He granted his request  and brought him back to Jerusalem, to his kingdom. So Manasseh came to know that the Lord is God.


They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them.  He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him.


I prayed for this boy,  and since the Lord gave me what I asked him for,


But they had no children because Elizabeth could not conceive, and both of them were well on in years.


This is what the  Lord, the Holy One of Israel  and its Maker, says: ‘Ask me what is to happen to   my sons, and instruct me about the work of my hands.


What the wicked dreads will come to him, but what the righteous desire will be given to them.


Sarai was unable to conceive;  she did not have a child.


Even before they call, I will answer; while they are still speaking, I will hear.


Making a vow,  she pleaded, ‘Lord of Armies, if you will take notice of your servant’s affliction,  remember and not forget me, and give your servant a son, I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and his hair will never be cut.’  ,


He had two wives,  the first named Hannah  and the second Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah was childless.


Sarai said to Abram, ‘Since the Lord has prevented me from bearing children, go to my slave; perhaps through her I can build a family.’ And Abram agreed to what Sarai said.


Eli responded, ‘Go in peace,  and may the God of Israel grant the request you’ve made of him.’


Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb.





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