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Book of Genesis - Chapter 21 - Verse 9

21:9
And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.

Meaning

Genesis 21:9 describes a moment when Sarah, the wife of Abraham, sees Ishmael, the son of her handmaid Hagar, mocking her son Isaac. This incident highlights the tension and jealousy between the two women and their sons. Ishmael's mocking behavior may have posed a threat to Isaac's inheritance as the promised son of Abraham. It also reflects the consequences of Abraham and Sarah's decision to take matters into their own hands by using Hagar as a surrogate mother, instead of waiting for God's promise to be fulfilled through Sarah. This verse serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges that can arise when we try to manipulate situations to fulfill our own desires rather than trusting in God's timing and plan. It ultimately leads to Hagar and Ishmael being sent away, as God's plan unfolds according to His divine will.

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