Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

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Bible References

Hearken

1 Samuel 8:7
The LORD told Samuel, "Listen to the people in all that they say to you. In fact, it's not you they have rejected, but rather they have rejected me from being their king.
Isaiah 46:10
I declare from the beginning things to follow, and from ancient times things that have not yet been done; saying, "My purpose will stand, and he will accomplish everything that I please.'

In isaac

Genesis 17:19
But God replied, "No, but your wife Sarah will give birth to your son, and you are to name him Isaac. I'll confirm my covenant with him as an eternal covenant for his descendants.
Romans 9:7
and not all of Abraham's descendants are his true descendants. On the contrary, "It is through Isaac that descendants will be named for you."
Hebrews 11:18
about whom it had been said, "It is through Isaac that descendants will be named for you."

General references

Genesis 21:3
Abraham named his son who was born to him Isaac the very one whom Sarah bore for him!
Genesis 25:5
Abraham gave everything he owned to Isaac.

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