Genesis 21:11

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

Genesis 17:18

And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before You!

Hebrews 12:11

Now chastening for the present does not seem to be joyous, but grievous. Nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who are exercised by it.

Genesis 22:1-2

And it happened after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, Abraham! And he said, Behold me.

2 Samuel 18:33

And the king was much moved, and went up to the room over the gate and wept. And as he went, he said this, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would God I had died for you, O Absalom, my son, my son!

Matthew 10:37

He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves 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, Oh that Ishmael might live before You!
Genesis 22:1
And it happened after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, Abraham! And he said, Behold me.
2 Samuel 18:33
And the king was much moved, and went up to the room over the gate and wept. And as he went, he said this, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would God I had died for you, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Matthew 10:37
He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.
Hebrews 12:11
Now chastening for the present does not seem to be joyous, but grievous. Nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who are exercised by it.

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