Galatians 4:27

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For it is written: Rejoice, thou barren, that bearest not: break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for many are the children of the desolate, more than of her that hath a husband.

Cross References

Psalm 113:9

Not to us, O Lord, not to us; but to thy name give glory.

1 Samuel 2:5

They that were full before have hired out themselves for bread: and the hungry are filled; so that the barren hath borne many: and she that had many children is weakened.

1 Timothy 5:5

But she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, let her trust in God, and continue in supplications and prayers night and day.

Isaiah 49:21

And thou shalt say in thy heart: Who hath begotten these? I was barren and brought not forth, led away and captive: and who hath brought up these? I was destitute and alone: and these, where were they?

2 Samuel 13:20

And Absalom her brother said to her: Hath thy brother Amnon lain with thee? But now, sister, hold thy peace, he is thy brother: and afflict not thy heart for this thing. So Thamar remained pining away in the house of Absalom her brother.

Galatians 4:19

My little children, of whom I am in labour again, until Christ be formed in you.