Genesis 25:21

The Passion Translation

Now, Rebekah was unable to have children, but Isaac pleaded with Yahweh on behalf of his wife because she was barren—and she did get pregnant, for Yahweh responded to Isaac’s prayer.

Cross References

Luke 1:13

But the angel reassured him, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God is showing grace to you. For I have come to tell you that your prayer for a child has been answered. Your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son and you are to name him John.

Isaiah 58:9

Then Yahweh will answer you when you pray. When you cry out for help, he will say, ‘I am here.’ “If you banish every form of oppression, the scornful accusations, and vicious slander,

Luke 1:7

But they were childless since Elizabeth was barren, and now they both were quite old.

Isaiah 45:11

Listen to what Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, the One who shaped him, has to say: “Why do you question me about the destiny of my children or tell me what to do with my children and what I have made?

Proverbs 10:24

The lawless are haunted by their fears and what they dread will come upon them, but the longings of the lovers of God will all be fulfilled.

Psalm 91:15

I will answer your cry for help every time you pray, and you will feel my presence in your time of trouble. I will deliver you and bring you honor.

Genesis 11:30

Now Sarai was barren and childless.

Psalm 145:19

Every godly one receives even more than what they ask for. For you hear what their hearts really long for, and you bring them your saving strength.

Psalm 127:3

Children are God’s love-gift; they are heaven’s generous reward.

Isaiah 65:24

Before they even call out to me, I will answer them; before they’ve finished telling me what they need, I’ll have already heard.

Psalm 50:15

Honor me by trusting in me in your day of trouble. Cry aloud to me, and I will be there to rescue you.

Genesis 16:2

so Sarai said to Abram, “Please listen. Since Yahweh has kept me childless, go sleep with my maidservant. Perhaps through her I can build you a family.” Abram listened and did what Sarai asked.

Genesis 30:22

God listened to Rachel’s heart-cry, and had compassion on her, and made her fertile.