Genesis 21:12
12But God said to Abraham, “Do not be upset ▼▼tn Heb “Let it not be evil in your eyes.”
about the boy or your slave wife. Do ▼ all that Sarah is telling ▼▼tn The imperfect verbal form here draws attention to an action that is underway.
you because through Isaac your descendants will be counted. ▼▼tn Or perhaps “will be named”; Heb “for in Isaac offspring will be called to you.” The exact meaning of the statement is not clear, but it does indicate that God’s covenantal promises to Abraham will be realized through Isaac, not Ishmael.
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