Genesis 21:21
New International Version
While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt.

New Living Translation
and he settled in the wilderness of Paran. His mother arranged for him to marry a woman from the land of Egypt.

English Standard Version
He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

Berean Standard Bible
And while he was dwelling in the Wilderness of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

King James Bible
And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

New King James Version
He dwelt in the Wilderness of Paran; and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

New American Standard Bible
He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

NASB 1995
He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

NASB 1977
And he lived in the wilderness of Paran; and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

Amplified Bible
He lived in the wilderness of Paran; and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

Christian Standard Bible
He settled in the Wilderness of Paran, and his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He settled in the Wilderness of Paran, and his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version
And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

English Revised Version
And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He lived in the desert of Paran, and his mother got him a wife from Egypt.

Good News Translation
His mother got an Egyptian wife for him.

International Standard Version
Later he settled in the desert area of Paran, and his mother chose a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

Majority Standard Bible
And while he was dwelling in the Wilderness of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

NET Bible
He lived in the wilderness of Paran. His mother found a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

New Heart English Bible
He lived in the wilderness of Paran. His mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took for him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

World English Bible
He lived in the wilderness of Paran. His mother got a wife for him out of the land of Egypt.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he dwells in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother takes for him a wife from the land of Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation
and he dwelleth in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother taketh for him a wife from the land of Egypt.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will dwell in the desert Paran: and his mother will take to him a wife from the land of Egypt.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he dwelt in the wilderness of Pharan, and his mother took a wife for him out of the land of Egypt.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he lived in the desert of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

New American Bible
He lived in the wilderness of Paran. His mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

New Revised Standard Version
He lived in the wilderness of Paran; and his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his mother took for him a woman from the land of Egypt.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran; and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he dwelt in the wilderness, and his mother took him a wife out of Pharan of Egypt.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sarah Turns Against Hagar
20And God was with the boy, and he grew up and settled in the wilderness and became a great archer. 21And while he was dwelling in the Wilderness of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

Cross References
Genesis 16:10-12
Then the angel added, “I will greatly multiply your offspring so that they will be too numerous to count.” / The angel of the LORD proceeded: “Behold, you have conceived and will bear a son. And you shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard your cry of affliction. / He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.”

Genesis 25:12-18
This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. / These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, ...

Genesis 28:9
Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.

Genesis 37:25-28
And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt. / Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? / Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. ...

Judges 8:24
Then he added, “Let me make a request of you, that each of you give me an earring from his plunder.” (For the enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.)

1 Chronicles 1:28-31
The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael. / These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, ...

Isaiah 60:6-7
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.

Jeremiah 49:28-33
Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east! / They will take their tents and flocks, their tent curtains and all their goods. They will take their camels for themselves. They will shout to them: ‘Terror is on every side!’ / Run! Escape quickly! Lie low, O residents of Hazor,” declares the LORD, “for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has drawn up a plan against you; he has devised a strategy against you. ...

Ezekiel 27:21
Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats.

Psalm 83:6
the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites,

Acts 7:8
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.

Romans 9:7-9
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

Galatians 4:22-31
For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise. / These things serve as illustrations, for the women represent two covenants. One covenant is from Mount Sinai and bears children into slavery: This is Hagar. ...

Hebrews 11:18
even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”

Romans 4:18-22
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” / Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And he dwelled in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

in the.

Numbers 10:12
And the children of Israel took their journeys out of the wilderness of Sinai; and the cloud rested in the wilderness of Paran.

Numbers 12:16
And afterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran.

Numbers 13:3,26
And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the wilderness of Paran: all those men were heads of the children of Israel…

a wife.

Genesis 24:3,4
And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell: …

Genesis 26:34,35
And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite: …

Genesis 27:46
And Rebekah said to Isaac, I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these which are of the daughters of the land, what good shall my life do me?

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Genesis 21
1. Isaac is born, and circumcised.
6. Sarah's joy.
8. Isaac is weaned.
9. Hagar and Ishmael sent away.
15. Hagar in distress.
17. The angel relieves and comforts her.
23. Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba.














And while he was dwelling
The phrase "dwelling" comes from the Hebrew root "yashab," which means to sit, remain, or inhabit. This indicates a sense of permanence or settlement, suggesting that Ishmael was not merely passing through but had established a life in the Wilderness of Paran. This reflects God's provision and care for Ishmael, as promised to Hagar, ensuring that he would thrive despite being sent away from Abraham's household.

in the Wilderness of Paran
The Wilderness of Paran is a significant geographical location in the biblical narrative. It is situated in the northeastern part of the Sinai Peninsula. Historically, this area is known for its harsh, arid conditions, which underscores the resilience and survival of Ishmael and his descendants. Paran is also mentioned in connection with the Israelites' wanderings, providing a backdrop of divine encounters and guidance. This setting highlights God's faithfulness in sustaining Ishmael in a challenging environment.

his mother got a wife for him
The act of Hagar obtaining a wife for Ishmael underscores the matriarchal role she played in his life. In ancient Near Eastern culture, marriages were often arranged by parents, emphasizing family alliances and social stability. Hagar's involvement in securing a wife for Ishmael indicates her continued influence and care for his future, ensuring the continuation of his lineage as promised by God.

from the land of Egypt
Egypt, in the biblical context, is often seen as a place of refuge and provision, as well as a land of cultural and economic significance. Hagar herself was Egyptian, which may have influenced her decision to find a wife for Ishmael from her homeland. This connection to Egypt also foreshadows future interactions between the descendants of Ishmael and the broader narrative of God's people, highlighting the interconnectedness of God's plan across different nations and peoples.

(21) A wife out of the land of Egypt.--However natural this might be on Hagar's part, it would never theless strengthen the heathen element in Ishmael and his descendants. We find, nevertheless, that he was subsequently on friendly terms with Isaac (Genesis 25:9; Genesis 28:8-9). For Paran, see Genesis 14:6.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And while he was dwelling
וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in the wilderness
בְּמִדְבַּ֣ר (bə·miḏ·bar)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech

of Paran,
פָּארָ֑ן (pā·rān)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6290: Paran -- a place in Sinai

his mother
אִמּ֛וֹ (’im·mōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 517: A mother, )

got
וַתִּֽקַּֽח־ (wat·tiq·qaḥ-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

a wife
אִשָּׁ֖ה (’iš·šāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

for him
ל֥וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

from the land
מֵאֶ֥רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Egypt.
מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa


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