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Genesis 21:13

WEB

13I will also make a nation of the son of the servant, because he is your child.”

KJV

13And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.

BSB

13[+] But I will also make a nation of the slave woman’s son, because he is your offspring.”

FBV

13Don't worry—I will also make the son of the slave woman into a nation because he's your son.”

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Book of Genesis Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 2) - BibleProject
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Extra References

Genesis 17:20

20As for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He will become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.


Genesis 16:10

10The LORD’s angel said to her, “I will greatly multiply your offspring, that they will not be counted for multitude.”


Genesis 21:18

18Get up, lift up the boy, and hold him with your hand. For I will make him a great nation.”


Genesis 25:12-18

12Now this is the history of the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s servant, bore to Abraham. 13These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to the order of their birth: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 14Mishma, Dumah, Massa, 15Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. 16These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments: twelve princes, according to their nations. 17These are the years of the life of Ishmael: one hundred thirty-seven years. He gave up his spirit and died, and was gathered to his people. 18They lived from Havilah to Shur that is before Egypt, as you go toward Assyria. He lived opposite all his relatives.