Genesis 25:21 “Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was…”

Genesis 25:21

Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.

World English Bible

Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren. The LORD was entreated by him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.

American Standard Version

And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren: and Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Izhak prayed vuto the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceiued,

Darby Translation

And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren; and Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebecca his wife conceived.

Young's Literal Translation

And Isaac maketh entreaty to Jehovah before his wife, for she [is] barren: and Jehovah is entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceiveth,

Bible in Basic English

Isaac made prayer to the Lord for his wife because she had no children; and the Lord gave ear to his prayer, and Rebekah became with child.

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Cross references

“A. M. 2167. B.C. 1837. intreated”

Isaiah 58:9 Luke 1:13 1 Samuel 1:27 Psalm 91:15 1 Samuel 1:11 Psalm 65:2

Isaiah 58:9 · BSB

Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,

Luke 1:13 · BSB

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 are to give him the name John.

1 Samuel 1:27 · BSB

I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,

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.

1 Samuel 1:11 · BSB

And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all…

Psalm 65:2 · BSB

O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You.

“because”

Luke 1:7 Genesis 11:30 Genesis 16:2 Genesis 17:16–19 1 Samuel 1:2 Genesis 15:2

Luke 1:7 · BSB

But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.

Genesis 11:30 · BSB

But Sarai was barren; she had no children.

Genesis 16:2 · BSB

So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.

Genesis 17:16–19 · BSB

And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.”

1 Samuel 1:2 · BSB

He had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none.

Genesis 15:2 · BSB

But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”

“and the”

2 Chronicles 33:13 Ezra 8:23 1 Chronicles 5:20 Proverbs 10:24 Psalm 145:19

2 Chronicles 33:13 · BSB

And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.

Ezra 8:23 · BSB

So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.

1 Chronicles 5:20 · BSB

And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.

Proverbs 10:24 · BSB

What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

Psalm 145:19 · BSB

He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

“and Rebekah”

Romans 9:10–12

Romans 9:10–12 · BSB

Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.

Also

Psalm 127:3

Psalm 127:3 · BSB

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

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

In context

20and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and the sister of Laban the Aramean.

22But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So Rebekah went to inquire of the LORD,

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