KJV ORIGINAL
And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And God said to Abraham, 'Don't be upset about the boy and your servant woman. Listen to everything Sarah has told you, because your descendants will be named through Isaac.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Abraham to trust Sarah's judgment about sending Hagar and Ishmael away, because God's promise will continue through Isaac, not Ishmael.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Sarah demanded that Abraham send away Hagar and her son Ishmael, fearing Ishmael would compete with Isaac for inheritance. Abraham was distressed because Ishmael was also his son, but God reassured him that both sons would become great nations, though the covenant promise would continue specifically through Isaac.
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