Genesis 25:21

New American Bible - revised edition

Isaac entreated the Lord on behalf of his wife, since she was sterile. The Lord heard his entreaty, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant.

Cross References

Genesis 11:30

Sarai was barren; she had no child.

Genesis 16:2

Sarai said to Abram: “The Lord has kept me from bearing children. Have intercourse with my maid; perhaps I will have sons through her.” Abram obeyed Sarai.

Genesis 30:22

Then God remembered Rachel. God listened to her and made her fruitful.

1 Chronicles 5:20

they received help so that the Hagrites and all who were with them were delivered into their power. For during the battle they cried out to God, and he heard them because they had put their trust in him.

2 Chronicles 33:13

and prayed to him. The Lord let himself be won over: he heard his prayer and restored him to his kingdom in Jerusalem. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord is indeed God.

Ezra 8:23

So we fasted, seeking this from our God, and it was granted.

Psalm 127:3

Certainly sons are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.

Psalm 145:19

He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 50:15

Then call on me on the day of distress; I will rescue you, and you shall honor me.”

Psalm 65:2

To you we owe our hymn of praise, O God on Zion; To you our vows must be fulfilled,

Psalm 91:15

He will call upon me and I will answer; I will be with him in distress; I will deliver him and give him honor.

Proverbs 10:24

What the wicked fear will befall them, but the desire of the just will be granted.

Isaiah 45:11

Thus says the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, his maker: Do you question me about my children, tell me how to treat the work of my hands?

Isaiah 58:9

Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer, you shall cry for help, and he will say: “Here I am!” If you remove the yoke from among you, the accusing finger, and malicious speech;

Isaiah 65:24

Before they call, I will answer; while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Luke 1:13

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 shall name him John.

Luke 1:7

But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years.

1 Samuel 1:11

and made this vow: “O Lord of hosts, if you look with pity on the hardship of your servant, if you remember me and do not forget me, if you give your handmaid a male child, I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life. No razor shall ever touch his head.”

1 Samuel 1:17

Eli said, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have requested.”

1 Samuel 1:2

He had two wives, one named Hannah, the other Peninnah; Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.

1 Samuel 1:27

I prayed for this child, and the Lord granted my request.