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Genesis 25:21
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Genesis 25:21
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21 Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife because she was barren, and the Lord granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.(A)
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Genesis 25:21
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Genesis 25:21
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21 Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was childless.(A) The Lord answered his prayer,(B) and his wife Rebekah became pregnant.
Ezra 8:23
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Ezra 8:23
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23 So we fasted and petitioned our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.(A)
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Ezra 8:23
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Ezra 8:23
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23 So we fasted(A) and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.
Luke 1:13
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Luke 1:13
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13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.(A)
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Luke 1:13
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Luke 1:13
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13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid,(A) Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.(B)
Isaiah 58:9
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Isaiah 58:9
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9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer;
you shall cry for help, and he will say, “Here I am.”
If you remove the yoke from among you,
the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil,(A)
Isaiah 58:9
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Isaiah 58:9
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2 Chronicles 33:13
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2 Chronicles 33:13
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13 He prayed to him, and God received his entreaty, heard his plea, and restored him again to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord indeed was God.(A)
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2 Chronicles 33:13
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2 Chronicles 33:13
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13 And when he prayed to him, the Lord was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord is God.
Romans 9:10-12
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Romans 9:10-12
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10 Nor is that all; something similar happened to Rebecca when she had conceived children by one husband, our ancestor Isaac:(A) 11 even before they had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God’s purpose of election might continue, 12 not by works but by his call) she was told, “The elder shall serve the younger.”(B)
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Romans 9:10-12
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Romans 9:10-12
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10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac.(A) 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad(B)—in order that God’s purpose(C) in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”[a](D)
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- Romans 9:12 Gen. 25:23
1 Chronicles 5:20
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1 Chronicles 5:20
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20 and when they received help against them, the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hands, for they cried to God in the battle, and he granted their entreaty because they trusted in him.(A)
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1 Chronicles 5:20
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1 Chronicles 5:20
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20 They were helped(A) in fighting them, and God delivered the Hagrites and all their allies into their hands, because they cried(B) out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted(C) in him.
1 Samuel 1:27
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1 Samuel 1:27
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27 For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me the petition that I made to him.(A)
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1 Samuel 1:27
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1 Samuel 1:27
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27 I prayed(A) for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.
Genesis 15:2-3
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Genesis 15:2-3
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2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”[a](A) 3 And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.”(B)
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- 15.2 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Genesis 15:2-3
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Genesis 15:2-3
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2 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord,(A) what can you give me since I remain childless(B) and the one who will inherit[a] my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?(C)” 3 And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant(D) in my household(E) will be my heir.”
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- Genesis 15:2 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
Luke 1:7
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Luke 1:7
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7 But they had no children because Elizabeth was barren, and both were getting on in years.
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Luke 1:7
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7 But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old.
Isaiah 45:11
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Isaiah 45:11
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11 Thus says the Lord,
the Holy One of Israel and its Maker:
Will you question me[a] about my children
or command me concerning the work of my hands?(A)
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- 45.11 Cn: Heb Ask me of things to come
Isaiah 45:11
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Isaiah 45:11
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Proverbs 10:24
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Proverbs 10:24
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24 What the wicked dread will come upon them,
but the desire of the righteous will be granted.(A)
Proverbs 10:24
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Proverbs 10:24
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Psalm 91:15
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Psalm 91:15
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15 When they call to me, I will answer them;
I will be with them in trouble;
I will rescue them and honor them.(A)
Psalm 91:15
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Psalm 91:15
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15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.(A)
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