Genesis 21:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

God heard the boy crying, and an angel of God called out to Hagar from heaven, saying, 'What's wrong, Hagar? Don't be afraid, because God has heard the boy crying right where he is.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is showing that He hears and responds to the cries of those who are helpless and desperate, even when they feel abandoned.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs when Abraham sent Hagar and her son Ishmael away into the wilderness at Sarah's request. Hagar had run out of water and placed her son under a bush, expecting him to die. In this moment of desperation, God intervened to save them both.

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