Genesis 21:11

And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight, because of his son.

Genesis 17:18

And Abraham said to God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!

Hebrews 12:11

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them who are exercised by it.

Genesis 22:1-2

And it came to pass after these things, that God tempted Abraham, and said to him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.

2 Samuel 18:33

And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! O that I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!

Matthew 10:37

He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me.

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And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.

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Genesis 17:18
And Abraham said to God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
Genesis 22:1
And it came to pass after these things, that God tempted Abraham, and said to him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
2 Samuel 18:33
And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! O that I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Matthew 10:37
He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me.
Hebrews 12:11
Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them who are exercised by it.

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Genesis 25:5
And Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac.