Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And Abraham will say to God, O for Ishmael to live before thee
New American Standard Bible
And Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before You!”
King James Version
And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
Holman Bible
So Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael were acceptable to You!”
International Standard Version
So Abraham responded to God, "If only Ishmael would live in constant awareness that you're always with him!"
A Conservative Version
And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
American Standard Version
And Abraham said unto God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
Amplified
And Abraham said to God, “Oh, that Ishmael [my firstborn] might live before You!”
Bible in Basic English
And Abraham said to God, If only Ishmael's life might be your care!
Darby Translation
And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
King James 2000
And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before you!
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before you!"
Modern King James verseion
And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before You!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Abraham said unto God, "O that Ishmael might live in thy sight!"
NET Bible
Abraham said to God, "O that Ishmael might live before you!"
New Heart English Bible
Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before you."
The Emphasized Bible
And Abraham said unto God, - Oh that, Ishmael, might live before thee!
Webster
And Abraham said to God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
World English Bible
Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before you!"
Youngs Literal Translation
And Abraham saith unto God, 'O that Ishmael may live before Thee;'
Themes
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Sarai
Children » Prayer in behalf of
Children » Prayers for » Abraham, for ishmael
Covenant » Instances of » Abraham
Covenant » The covenant with abraham
Family » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Family » Devotions » Abraham, for ishmael
Home » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Ishmael » The outcast, life summarized » May have had childish dreams that he was to be the heir
Ishmael » Son of abraham » Prayer of abraham for
Parents » Should pray for their children » For their spiritual welfare
Parents » Prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Parents » Paternal blessings of » Abraham
Prayer » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Children
Religion » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Interlinear
'elohiym
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 17:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abram And Circumcision, The Sign Of The Covenant
17 And Abraham will fall upon his face and laugh, and will say in his heart, Shall there be born to the son of a hundred years? and shall Sarah the daughter of ninety years, bring forth? 18 And Abraham will say to God, O for Ishmael to live before thee 19 And God will say. Truly, Sarah thy wife, shall bring forth to thee a son, and shall call his name Isaak: and I set up my covenant with him for a lasting covenant, and to his seed after him.
Cross References
Genesis 4:12
When thou shalt work the earth she shall not add to give her strength to thee. Wandering and fleeing shalt thou be in the earth.
Genesis 4:14
Lo, thou didst drive me out this day from above the face of the earth, and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be wandering and fleeing in the earth; and it shall be, every one finding me will kill me.
Psalm 4:6
Many saying, Who will cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy face, O Jehovah.
Psalm 41:12
And I, in mine integrity thou didst support me, and thou wilt set me before thy face forever.
Isaiah 59:2
But your iniquities were separating between you and between your God, and your sins caused to hide;the face from you from hearing.
Jeremiah 32:39
And I gave to them one heart and one way, to fear me all the days, for good to them and to their sons after them.
Acts 2:39
For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all afar off, as many as the Lord our God should call.