Thematic Bible: Promised to parents


Thematic Bible



Jehovah's angel appeared to her and said: You have not been able to have children, but you will become pregnant and have a son. Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordCommunicationBirths ForetoldInfertility

Have no fear Zechariah, said the angel, for God has heard your prayer. Your wife Elisabeth will have a son and his name will be John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

Jehovah's angel also said: You are now with child and you will have a son. You shall name him Ishmael (means: God hears). Jehovah has heard of your misery. Verse ConceptsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Paid Attention To ThemGod Pays Attention

He said: Next year I will give you and Sarah a son. (Sarah was listening in the tent door behind him.) Verse ConceptsListeningSanctity Of LifeConceptionBirths ForetoldThe Promise Of A Babysarah

He actually spoke against the altar: O altar, altar, this is what Jehovah says: 'A child, whose name will be Josiah, will be born to the family of David. He will slaughter the priests serving at the pagan altars who offer sacrifices on you. He will burn human bones on you.' Verse ConceptsDivine ManifestationsSanctity Of LifeBirths ForetoldDuplicating WordsBonesBurning Idolatrous ThingsMan Of God

Elisha said to her: By this time next year you will hold a son in your arms. Please do not lie to me. You are a man of God! She said. Verse ConceptsElisha, Prophecies OfBirths ForetoldLyingTime Of Year