Genèse - Caput 21

Genèse 21.1 visitavit autem Dominus Sarram sicut promiserat et implevit quae locutus est Genèse 21.2 concepitque et peperit filium in senectute sua tempore quo praedixerat ei Deus Genèse 21.3 vocavitque Abraham nomen filii sui quem genuit ei Sarra Isaac Genèse 21.4 et circumcidit eum octavo die sicut praeceperat ei Deus Genèse 21.5 cum centum esset annorum hac quippe aetate patris natus est Isaac Genèse 21.6 dixitque Sarra risum fecit mihi Deus quicumque audierit conridebit mihi Genèse 21.7 rursumque ait quis auditurum crederet Abraham quod Sarra lactaret filium quem peperit ei iam seni Genèse 21.8 crevit igitur puer et ablactatus est fecitque Abraham grande convivium in die ablactationis eius Genèse 21.9 cumque vidisset Sarra filium Agar Aegyptiae ludentem dixit ad Abraham Genèse 21.10 eice ancillam hanc et filium eius non enim erit heres filius ancillae cum filio meo Isaac Genèse 21.11 dure accepit hoc Abraham pro filio suo Genèse 21.12 cui dixit Deus non tibi videatur asperum super puero et super ancilla tua omnia quae dixerit tibi Sarra audi vocem eius quia in Isaac vocabitur tibi semen Genèse 21.13 sed et filium ancillae faciam in gentem magnam quia semen tuum est Genèse 21.14 surrexit itaque Abraham mane et tollens panem et utrem aquae inposuit scapulae eius tradiditque puerum et dimisit eam quae cum abisset errabat in solitudine Bersabee Genèse 21.15 cumque consumpta esset aqua in utre abiecit puerum subter unam arborum quae ibi erant Genèse 21.16 et abiit seditque e regione procul quantum potest arcus iacere dixit enim non videbo morientem puerum et sedens contra levavit vocem suam et flevit Genèse 21.17 exaudivit autem Deus vocem pueri vocavitque angelus Domini Agar de caelo dicens quid agis Agar noli timere exaudivit enim Deus vocem pueri de loco in quo est Genèse 21.18 surge tolle puerum et tene manum illius quia in gentem magnam faciam eum Genèse 21.19 aperuitque oculos eius Deus quae videns puteum aquae abiit et implevit utrem deditque puero bibere Genèse 21.20 et fuit cum eo qui crevit et moratus est in solitudine et factus est iuvenis sagittarius Genèse 21.21 habitavitque in deserto Pharan et accepit illi mater sua uxorem de terra Aegypti Genèse 21.22 eodem tempore dixit Abimelech et Fichol princeps exercitus eius ad Abraham Deus tecum est in universis quae agis Genèse 21.23 iura ergo per Dominum ne noceas mihi et posteris meis stirpique meae sed iuxta misericordiam quam feci tibi facies mihi et terrae in qua versatus es advena Genèse 21.24 dixitque Abraham ego iurabo Genèse 21.25 et increpavit Abimelech propter puteum aquae quem vi abstulerant servi illius Genèse 21.26 respondit Abimelech nescivi quis fecerit hanc rem sed et tu non indicasti mihi et ego non audivi praeter hodie Genèse 21.27 tulit itaque Abraham oves et boves et dedit Abimelech percusseruntque ambo foedus Genèse 21.28 et statuit Abraham septem agnas gregis seorsum Genèse 21.29 cui dixit Abimelech quid sibi volunt septem agnae istae quas stare fecisti seorsum Genèse 21.30 at ille septem inquit agnas accipies de manu mea ut sint in testimonium mihi quoniam ego fodi puteum istum Genèse 21.31 idcirco vocatus est locus ille Bersabee quia ibi uterque iuraverunt Genèse 21.32 et inierunt foedus pro puteo Iuramenti Genèse 21.33 surrexit autem Abimelech et Fichol princeps militiae eius reversique sunt in terram Palestinorum Abraham vero plantavit nemus in Bersabee et invocavit ibi nomen Domini Dei aeterni Genèse 21.34 et fuit colonus terrae Philisthinorum diebus multis

Genèse : Caput 21

The Birth of Isaac and the Expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael

Genesis chapter 21 celebrates the miraculous birth of Isaac and describes the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael. This powerful narrative illustrates how God keeps His promises and cares for the most vulnerable. Through this story, we discover the themes of divine faithfulness, family jealousy, and compassion that emanate from His unconditional love.

Conflict and Divine Provision

This chapter highlights the conflict between Ishmael and Isaac, revealing the complexity of family relationships under God. Despite the tensions, God watches over Hagar and Ishmael in the desert, providing them with what they need to survive. This passage reminds us that even in times of trial, divine provision is always at work.

The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech

At the same time, Genesis 21 also evokes the covenant between Abraham and Abimelech, illustrating the importance of peace and reconciliation between nations. This act testifies to how God guides and directs human relationships, calling everyone to live in harmony.

Enlightening Spiritual Principles

To deepen our understanding of the teachings of this foundational chapter, let's explore five significant biblical passages:

Galatians 4:22-23

"For it is written that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondwoman and the other by a freewoman. The son of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, but the son of the freeman, by promise." Paul uses the story of Ishmael and Isaac from Genesis 21 as an allegory to illustrate the difference between law and grace. Romans 9:7-9 "Just because they were Abraham's descendants, it did not mean that they all became Abraham's children. Rather, through Isaac, your descendants will be counted." Paul interprets the birth of Isaac in Genesis 21 as an example of divine election.

Hebrews 11:11

"By faith Sarah, who was barren, was given power to conceive a child after her years, because she considered him faithful who had promised her." The author of Hebrews mentions the birth of Isaac in Genesis 21 as an example of faith.

Luke 1:36-37

"His relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age. This is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God." The angel uses Sarah's example in Genesis 21 to encourage Mary about her own miraculous pregnancy.

John 8:35

"A slave has no permanent place in the family, but a child belongs forever." Jesus alludes to the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael in Genesis 21, using it as a metaphor for the relationship between God and His people.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to recognize the power of God's promise and to understand our place as God's children. May we, like Isaac, live with full confidence in the promises of our Creator.