Genesis 21:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 21:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 21:8 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 21:8 — KJV
“And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.”
— Genesis 21:8 (KJV)
Genesis 21:8 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 21:8
“So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense. offered...: or, went up to the altar, etc and burnt...: Heb. to burn incense”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:8: child, made, feast
“Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:8: great, feast, same
“And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud...: Heb. instruments of strength”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:8: child, great, feast
“And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:8: child, made, great
“Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:8: child, made, great
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