Genesis 25:21 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife because she was childless. The Lord was receptive to his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Isaac prayed much to the Lord for his wife because she was unable to bear children; and the Lord granted his prayer, and Rebekah his wife became pregnant. American Standard Version (1901) And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren: and Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. Common English Bible Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, since she was unable to have children. The LORD was moved by his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. Catholic Public Domain Version And Isaac beseeched the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And he heard him, and he gave conception to Rebekah. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Isaac besought the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and he heard him, and made Rebecca to conceive. |
Sarai said to Abram, ‘Since the Lord has prevented me from bearing children, go to my slave; perhaps through her I can build a family.’ And Abram agreed to what Sarai said.
They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him.
He prayed to him, and the Lord was receptive to his prayer. He granted his request and brought him back to Jerusalem, to his kingdom. So Manasseh came to know that the Lord is God.
So we fasted and pleaded with our God about this, and he was receptive to our prayer.
What the wicked dreads will come to him, but what the righteous desire will be given to them.
This is what the Lord, the Holy One of Israel and its Maker, says: ‘Ask me what is to happen to my sons, and instruct me about the work of my hands.
At that time, when you call, the Lord will answer; when you cry out, he will say, “Here I am.” If you get rid of the yoke among you, the finger-pointing and malicious speaking,
Even before they call, I will answer; while they are still speaking, I will hear.
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 will name him John.
But they had no children because Elizabeth could not conceive, and both of them were well on in years.
Making a vow, she pleaded, ‘Lord of Armies, if you will take notice of your servant’s affliction, remember and not forget me, and give your servant a son, I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and his hair will never be cut.’ ,
Eli responded, ‘Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant the request you’ve made of him.’
He had two wives, the first named Hannah and the second Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah was childless.
I prayed for this boy, and since the Lord gave me what I asked him for,