Genesis 21:22
“And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:”
Genesis 21:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- At the same time Abimelech, and Phicol the general of his army said to Abraham: God is with thee in all that thou dost.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest.
- DARBYDarby
- And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech, and Phichol the captain of his host, spoke to Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It happened at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his army spoke to Abraham, saying, God is with you in all that you do.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And it cometh to pass at that time that Abimelech speaketh ; Phichol also, head of his host ; unto Abraham, saying, 'God is with thee in all that thou art doing;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, "God is with thee in all that thou doest."
Context: Genesis 21
20And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.
21And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.
22And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:
23Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned.
24And Abraham said, I will swear.
About Genesis 21: Isaac is Born
Sarah gives birth to Isaac and Hagar and Ishmael are sent away. God confirms his promise to Abraham that Isaac will be the one through whom his descendants will be blessed.
Commentary
Genesis 21 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks the birth of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah. This is a significant event in the Bible, as it is the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would have a son. The chapter begins with the announcement of Sarah's pregnancy, and the joy that Abraham and Sarah experience as a result. The chapter then goes on to describe the birth of Isaac, and the celebration that follows.