Genesis 21:5
“And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.”
Genesis 21:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- When he was a hundred years old: for at this age of his father was Isaac born.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Abraham was a hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.
- DARBYDarby
- And Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Abraham was one hundred years old when his son, Isaac, was born to him.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Abraham is a son of a hundred years in Isaac his son being born to him,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.
Context: Genesis 21
3And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.
4And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.
5And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.
6And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.
7And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.
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.