11 (A)The matter [a]distressed Abraham greatly because of his son. 12 But God said to Abraham, “[b]Do not be distressed because of the lad and your maid; whatever Sarah tells you, listen to her, for (B)through Isaac [c]your descendants shall be named. 13 And of (C)the son of the maid I will make a nation also, because he is your [d]descendant.”

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 21:11 Lit was very grievous in Abraham’s sight
  2. Genesis 21:12 Lit Do not let it be grievous in your sight
  3. Genesis 21:12 Lit your seed will be called
  4. Genesis 21:13 Lit seed