Genesis | |
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Testament: | Old |
Description: | Genesis is the first book of the Bible and describes the creation of the world, the fall of humanity, and the early history of humanity, including the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It outlines God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, setting the foundation for the rest of the biblical narrative. |
Chapter: | 17 |
Verse: | 18 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee! |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | And Abraham said to God, If only Ishmael's life might be your care! |
English | web | World English Bible | Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before you!” |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before you!” |
Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | Dixitque ad Deum : Utinam Ismaël vivat coram te. |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | Abraham asked God if Ishmael could be his son instead of Isaac. |
10 | Abraham asked God if Ishmael could be his son instead of Isaac. |
15 | Abraham asked God if Ishmael could be his son instead of Isaac. |
20 | Abraham asked God if Ishmael could be his son instead of Isaac. |