Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
So then Isaac made entreaty unto Yahweh in behalf of his wife, for she was, barren, - and Yahweh suffered himself to be entreated by him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
New American Standard Bible
Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren; and
King James Version
And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
Holman Bible
Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife because she was childless.
International Standard Version
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, since she was unable to conceive children, and the LORD responded to him his wife Rebekah became pregnant.
A Conservative Version
And Isaac entreated LORD for his wife, because she was barren. And LORD was entreated by him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
American Standard Version
And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren. And Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
Amplified
Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was unable to conceive children; and the Lord granted his prayer and Rebekah his wife conceived [twins].
Bible in Basic English
Isaac made prayer to the Lord for his wife because she had no children; and the Lord gave ear to his prayer, and Rebekah became with child.
Darby Translation
And Isaac entreated Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren; and Jehovah was entreated of him, and Rebecca his wife conceived.
Julia Smith Translation
And Isaak will supplicate to Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren: and Jehovah will be supplicated for him, and Rebekah his wife will conceive.
King James 2000
And Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Isaac prayed to Yahweh on behalf of his wife, for she [was] barren. And Yahweh responded to his prayer, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
Modern King James verseion
And Isaac prayed to Jehovah for his wife, because she was barren. And Jehovah heard him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Isaac made intercession unto the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
NET Bible
Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife because she was childless. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant.
New Heart English Bible
Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren. The LORD was entreated by him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
Webster
And Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
World English Bible
Isaac entreated Yahweh for his wife, because she was barren. Yahweh was entreated by him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Isaac maketh entreaty to Jehovah before his wife, for she is barren: and Jehovah is entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceiveth,
Themes
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Rebecca
Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » isaac
Children » Often given in answer to prayer
Children » In answer to prayer » isaac
Conception » Miraculous » Rebekah
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His devoutness
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Esau and jacob born to
jacob » Given in answer to prayer
Topics
Interlinear
'ishshah
נשׁים אשּׁה
'ishshah
Usage: 780
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 25:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob And Esau
20 and it came to pass that, Isaac, was forty years old, when he took Rebekah daughter of Bethuel the Syrian, of the Plain of Syria, - sister of Laban the Syrian. to himself to wife. 21 So then Isaac made entreaty unto Yahweh in behalf of his wife, for she was, barren, - and Yahweh suffered himself to be entreated by him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22 And the sons within her struggled together, so she said - If so, wherefore now am, I, thus ? And she went to seek Yahweh.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 5:20
and were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all that were with them were delivered into their hand, - for, unto God, made they outcry, in the war, and he suffered himself to be entreated by them, because they put their trust in him;
2 Chronicles 33:13
and, when he prayed unto him, then was he entreated of him, and hearkened unto his supplication, and brought him back to Jerusalem, unto his own kingdom, and so Manasseh came to know, that, Yahweh, is God.
Ezra 8:23
So we fasted and sought of our God, concerning this, - and he suffered himself to be entreated by us.
Genesis 11:30
And, Sara, remained barren, - she had no child,
Genesis 15:2-3
And Abram said My Lord Yahweh, what canst thou give me, when, I, am going on childless, - and the heir of my house, is Eliezer, of Damascus,
Genesis 16:2
So then Sarai said unto Abram Behold, I pray thee, Yahweh hath restrained me, from bearing, go in I pray thee unto, my handmaid, peradventure I may be built up from, her, And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.
Genesis 17:16-19
and I will bless her, yea moreover will give - from her - to thee, a son, - And I will bless her, and she shall become nations. Kings of peoples, from her, shall arise.
1 Samuel 1:2
and, he, had two wives, the name of the one, Hannah, and, the name of the other, Peninnah, - and Peninnah had children, but, Hannah, had no children.
1 Samuel 1:11
And she vowed a vow, and said - Yahweh of hosts! If thou wilt, look, upon the humiliation of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give unto thy handmaid a man-child, then will I give him unto Yahweh, all the days of his life, and no, razor, shall come upon his head.
1 Samuel 1:27
For this boy, I prayed, - And Yahweh hath given me my petition which I asked of him.
Psalm 50:15
Call upon me, then, in the day of distress, I will deliver thee, that thou mayest glorify me.
Psalm 65:2
Thou hearer of prayer! Unto thee, shall all flesh come.
Psalm 91:15
He shall call me, and I will answer him, With him, will, I, be, in distress, I will rescue him, and will honour him;
Psalm 127:3
Lo! an inheritance from Yahweh, are children, A reward, the fruit of the womb:
Psalm 145:19
The desire of them who revere him, will he fulfil, and, their cry, will he hear, and will save them.
Proverbs 10:24
The dread of the lawless one, the same, shall overtake him, but, the desire of the righteous, shall he granted.
Isaiah 45:11
Thus, saith, Yahweh, The Holy One of Israel And his Fashioner, As to things to come, they have asked me, Concerning my sons and concerning the work of my hands, they would command me!
Isaiah 58:9
Then, shalt thou Call, and Yahweh, will answer, Cry out, and he will say, Behold me! If thou remove, out of thy midst the yoke, The pointing of the finger, and The speaking of iniquity;
Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass - That before they call, I, will answer, And while yet they are speaking, I, will hear.
Luke 1:7
and they had no child, inasmuch as Elizabeth was barren, and, both, had become, advanced in their days.
Luke 1:13
But the messenger said unto him - Do not fear, Zachariah! Inasmuch as thy supplication hath been hearkened to, - and, thy wife Elizabeth, shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name, John;
Romans 9:10-12
And, not only so, but, when, Rebekah also, was with child, of one - Isaac our father, -