Genesis 21:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 21:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 21:11 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 21:11 — KJV
“And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.”
— Genesis 21:11 (KJV)
Genesis 21:11 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 21:11
“And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:11: thing, very, because
“This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tents. for every...: Heb. by the poll, or, head persons: Heb. souls”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:11: thing, very, son
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:11: very, because, son
“Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:11: thing, very, because
“But thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:11: thing, very, son
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