Genesis 21:17 “Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Ha…”

Genesis 21:17

Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.

World English Bible

God heard the voice of the boy. The angel of God called to Hagar out of the sky, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Don’t be afraid. For God has heard the voice of the boy where he is.

American Standard Version

And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then God heard the voyce of ye childe, and the Angel of God called to Hagar from heauen, and said vnto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? feare not, for God hath heard the voyce of the childe where he is.

Darby Translation

And God heard the voice of the lad. And the Angel of God called to Hagar from the heavens, and said to her, What [aileth] thee, Hagar? Fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad there, where he is.

Young's Literal Translation

And God heareth the voice of the youth; and the messenger of God calleth unto Hagar from the heavens, and saith to her, 'What to thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath hearkened unto the voice of the youth where he [is];

Bible in Basic English

And the boy's cry came to the ears of God; and the angel of God said to Hagar from heaven, Hagar, why are you weeping? have no fear, for the child's cry has come to the ears of God.

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Cross references

“heard”

Genesis 16:11 Psalm 50:15 Exodus 3:7 Psalm 91:15 Exodus 22:23 Exodus 22:27

Genesis 16:11 · BSB

The angel of the LORD proceeded: “Behold, you have conceived and will bear a son. And you shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard your cry of affliction.

Psalm 50:15 · BSB

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Exodus 3:7 · BSB

The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.

Psalm 91:15 · BSB

When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.

Exodus 22:23 · BSB

If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry.

Exodus 22:27 · BSB

because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.

“the angel”

Genesis 16:9

Genesis 16:9 · BSB

So the angel of the LORD told her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.”

“What”

Judges 18:23 1 Samuel 11:5 Isaiah 22:1

Judges 18:23 · BSB

When they called out after them, the Danites turned to face them and said to Micah, “What is the matter with you that you have called out such a company?”

1 Samuel 11:5 · BSB

Just then Saul was returning from the field, behind his oxen. “What troubles the people?” asked Saul. “Why are they weeping?” And they relayed to him the words of the men from Jabesh.

Isaiah 22:1 · BSB

This is the burden against the Valley of Vision: What ails you now, that you have all gone up to the rooftops,

“fear”

Genesis 15:1 Genesis 46:3 Exodus 14:13 Psalm 107:4–6 Isaiah 41:10 Mark 5:36

Genesis 15:1 · BSB

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

Genesis 46:3 · BSB

“I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.

Exodus 14:13 · BSB

But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.

Psalm 107:4–6 · BSB

Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no path to a city in which to dwell.

Isaiah 41:10 · BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Mark 5:36 · BSB

But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16Then she went off and sat down nearby, about a bowshot away, for she said, “I cannot bear to watch the boy die!” And as she sat nearby, she lifted up her voice and wept.

18Get up, lift up the boy, and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.”

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