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Genesis 17:16-18
New International Reader's Version
Genesis 17:16-18
New International Reader's Version
16 I will give her my blessing. You can be sure that I will give you a son by her. I will bless her so that she will be the mother of nations. Kings of nations will come from her.”
17 Abraham fell with his face to the ground. He laughed and said to himself, “Can a 100-year-old man have a son? Can Sarah have a child at the age of 90?” 18 Abraham said to God, “I really wish Ishmael could receive your blessing!”
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