Genesis 25:21

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Genesis 11:30

But Sarai was barren; she had no children.

Genesis 16:2

So Sarai said to Abram, “Since the Lord has prevented me from having children, have sexual relations with my servant. Perhaps I can have a family by her.” Abram did what Sarai told him.

Genesis 30:22

Then God took note of Rachel. He paid attention to her and enabled her to become pregnant.

1 Chronicles 5:20

They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him.

2 Chronicles 33:13

When he prayed to the Lord, the Lord responded to him and answered favorably his cry for mercy. The Lord brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh realized that the Lord is the true God.

Ezra 8:23

So we fasted and prayed to our God about this, and he answered us.

Psalm 127:3

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

Psalm 145:19

He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.

Psalm 50:15

Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”

Psalm 65:2

You hear prayers; all people approach you.

Psalm 91:15

When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.

Proverbs 10:24

What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted.

Isaiah 45:11

This is what the Lord says, the Holy One of Israel, the one who formed him, concerning things to come: “How dare you question me about my children! How dare you tell me what to do with the work of my own hands!

Isaiah 58:9

Then you will call out, and the Lord will respond; you will cry out, and he will reply, ‘Here I am.’ You must remove the burdensome yoke from among you and stop pointing fingers and speaking sinfully.

Isaiah 65:24

Before they even call out, I will respond; 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 will bear you a son; you will name him John.

Luke 1:7

But they did not have a child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both very old.

1 Samuel 1:11

She made a vow saying, “O Lord of hosts, if you will look with compassion on the suffering of your female servant, remembering me and not forgetting your servant, and give a male child to your servant, then I will dedicate him to the Lord all the days of his life. His hair will never be cut.”

1 Samuel 1:17

Eli replied, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant the request that you have asked of him.”

1 Samuel 1:2

He had two wives; the name of the first was Hannah and the name of the second was Peninnah. Now Peninnah had children, but Hannah was childless.

1 Samuel 1:27

I prayed for this boy, and the Lord has given me the request that I asked of him.