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Genesis 17:16-18
International Standard Version
Genesis 17:16-18
International Standard Version
16 I will bless her. Furthermore, I will give you a son from her. I will bless her, so that nations, kings, and people will come from her.”
17 Abraham fell to the ground,[a] laughed, and told himself, “Can a child be born to a 100-year-old man? Can a 90-year-old Sarah give birth?” 18 So Abraham responded to God, “If only Ishmael would live in constant awareness that you’re always with him!”[b]
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- Genesis 17:17 Lit. fell on his face
- Genesis 17:18 Lit. in your presence
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