Genesis 17:18

New International Reader's Version

Abraham said to God, “I really wish Ishmael could receive your blessing!”

Cross References

Genesis 17:17

Abraham fell with his face to the ground. He laughed and said to himself, “Can a 100-year-old man have a son? Can Sarah have a child at the age of 90?”

Genesis 17:19

Then God said, “Yes, I will bless Ishmael. But your wife Sarah will have a son by you. And you will name him Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him. That covenant will last forever. It will be for Isaac and his family after him.

Genesis 21:11

What Sarah said upset Abraham very much. After all, Ishmael was his son.

Genesis 4:12

When you farm the land, it will not produce its crops for you anymore. You will be a restless person who wanders around on the earth.”

Genesis 4:14

Today you are driving me away from the land. I will be hidden from you. I’ll be a restless person who wanders around on the earth. Anyone who finds me will kill me.”

Psalm 4:6

Lord, many are asking, “Who will make us successful?” Lord, may you do good things for us.

Psalm 41:12

You will take good care of me because I’ve been honest. You will let me be with you forever.

Isaiah 59:2

But your sins have separated you from your God. They have caused him to turn his face away from you. So he won’t listen to you.

Jeremiah 32:39

I will give them a single purpose in life. Then, they will always have respect for me. Then all will go well for them. And it will also go well for their children after them.

Acts 2:39

The promise is for you and your children. It is also for all who are far away. It is for all whom the Lord our God will choose.”