Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan-aram, the sister to Laban the Syrian. 21 And Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22 And the children struggled together within her: and she said, If it is so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 5:20
And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated by them; because they put their trust in him.
2 Chronicles 33:13
And prayed to him: and he was entreated by him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he is God.
Ezra 8:23
So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was entreated by us.
Genesis 11:30
But Sarai was barren; she had no child.
Genesis 15:2-3
And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?
Genesis 16:2
And Sarai said to Abram, Behold, now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee go in to my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.
Genesis 17:16-19
And I will bless her, and give thee a son also by her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall proceed from her.
1 Samuel 1:2
And he had two wives; the name of the one was 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, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give to thy handmaid a male child, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
1 Samuel 1:27
For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
Psalm 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Psalm 65:2
O thou that hearest prayer, to thee shall all flesh come.
Psalm 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.
Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Psalm 145:19
He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Proverbs 10:24
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
Isaiah 45:11
Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me.
Isaiah 58:9
Then shalt thou call, and the LORD will answer; thou shalt cry, and he will say, Here I am. If thou shalt take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Luke 1:7
And they had no child, because Elisabeth was barren, and they both were far advanced in years.
Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Romans 9:10-12
And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac,