Genesis 21:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in your sight because of the lad, and because of your bondwoman; in all that Sarah has said unto you, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall your seed be called.
Genesis 21:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy handmaid; in all that Sarah saith unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.
Genesis 21:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.
Genesis 21:12 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 21:12 say?
Genesis 21:12 in modern King James wording reads: "And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in your sight because of the lad, and because of your bondwoman; in all that Sarah has said unto you, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall your seed be called."
Where is Genesis 21:12 found in the Bible?
Genesis 21:12 is verse 12 of chapter 21 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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