Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Isaac was {forty years old} when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-Aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, as his wife. 21 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. 22 And the children in her womb jostled each other, and she said, "{If it is going to be like this, why be pregnant}?" And she went to inquire of Yahweh.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 5:20
And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who [were] with them were given into their hand, for they cried out to God in the battle, and he responded to their prayer because they trusted in him.
2 Chronicles 33:13
and prayed to him. And God responded to him and heard his plea and let him return to Jerusalem to his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that Yahweh was God.
Ezra 8:23
So we fasted and sought our God for this and he responded to our prayer.
Genesis 11:30
And Sarai was barren; she had no child.
Genesis 15:2-3
Then Abram said, "O Yahweh, my Lord, what will you give me? {I continue to be} childless, and {my heir} is Eliezer of Damascus."
Genesis 16:2
And Sarai said to Abram, "Look, please, Yahweh has prevented me from bearing children. Please go in to my servant; perhaps {I will have children by her}." And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.
Genesis 17:16-19
And I will bless her; moreover, I give to you from her a son. And I will bless her, and {she shall give rise to nations}. Kings of peoples shall come from her."
1 Samuel 1:2
He had two wives; the name of the first [was] Hannah, and the name of the second [was] Peninnah. Now Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
1 Samuel 1:11
She {made a vow} and said: "O Yahweh of hosts, if you will look with compassion on the misery of your female servant, and will remember me, and not forget your female servant, and will give to your female servant {a male child} then I will give him to Yahweh all the days of his life, and a razor will never pass over his head."
1 Samuel 1:27
I prayed for this boy, and Yahweh has given me my request that I asked from him.
Psalm 50:15
And call me in [the] day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will glorify me."
Psalm 65:2
O [you who] hear prayer, to you all flesh will come.
Psalm 91:15
He will call upon me and I will answer him; I [will be] with him in trouble; I will rescue and honor him.
Psalm 127:3
Look, children [are] the heritage of Yahweh; the fruit of the womb [is] a reward.
Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry for help, and saves them.
Proverbs 10:24
The dread of the wicked will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
Isaiah 45:11
Thus says Yahweh, the holy one of Israel, and its {maker}: "Ask me of the things to come {about} my children, and you command me about the work of my hands.
Isaiah 58:9
Then you shall call, and Yahweh himself will answer. You shall cry for help, and he will say, 'Here I [am]!' If you remove from among you [the] yoke, the {finger-pointing} and {evil speech},
Isaiah 65:24
And this will happen: before they call, I myself will answer; [while] still they [are] speaking, I myself will hear.
Luke 1:7
And {they did not have} a child, because Elizabeth was barren. And they were both advanced {in years}.
Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will call his name John.
Romans 9:10-12
And not only [this], but also [when] Rebecca conceived children by one [man], Isaac our father--