Genesis 25:21

“And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceiued.”

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And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she [was] barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
- King James Version

Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD answered him and Rebekah his wife conceived.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren. And Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Isaac made prayer to the Lord for his wife because she had no children; and the Lord gave ear to his prayer, and Rebekah became with child.
- Basic English Bible

And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren; and Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebecca his wife conceived.
- Darby Bible

And Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
- Webster's Bible

Isaac entreated Yahweh for his wife, because she was barren. Yahweh was entreated by him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
- World English Bible

And Isaac maketh entreaty to Jehovah before his wife, for she [is] barren: and Jehovah is entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceiveth,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD let Himself be entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 25:21


25:21 And Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife - Though God had promised to multiply his family, he prayed for it; for God's promises must not supersede but encourage our prayers, and be improved as the ground of our faith. Though he had prayed for this mercy many years, and it was not granted, yet he did not leave off praying for it.


Discussion for Genesis 25

  • Sherri rogers
    I really enjoyed reading this scripture,it was what we had studied last night so now that I know I must continue with the readings,thank you
  • Adetiba rachael
    God knew his weakness right frm his mothers womb. He lost his birthright unconciously. It was 2 late whn he sought it wit tears.
  • Anonymous
    i think Esua was just thinking about the present forgetting that the present affects the future
  • Teye Amewudah Patrick
    Jacob was a greedy person for adding conditions before giving out the food
  • Gozie Mcinnocent for verse 29
    I think Esau made a mistake in depending on Jacob 's meal. Their mother was still alive. He should have gone to her for his food!
  • DAMON SUMMERS for verse 22
    I think. That the. Struggle is still happening. Today for people.

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