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Genesis 21:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The child grew up, and when Isaac was weaned from nursing, Abraham threw a big celebration on the day Isaac was weaned.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Abraham celebrating an important milestone in his son Isaac's early childhood - the day he was weaned from his mother's milk.

📚 Historical Context

In ancient Middle Eastern culture, weaning a child was a significant milestone typically occurring between ages 2-3, marking the transition from complete dependence to greater independence. This celebration was especially meaningful for Abraham and Sarah since Isaac was the long-awaited child of promise, born to them in their old age after decades of waiting.

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