Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
So Abraham responded to God, "If only Ishmael would live in constant awareness that you're always with him!"
New American Standard Bible
And Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before You!”
King James Version
And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
Holman Bible
So Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael were acceptable to You!”
A Conservative Version
And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
American Standard Version
And Abraham said unto God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
Amplified
And Abraham said to God, “Oh, that Ishmael [my firstborn] might live before You!”
Bible in Basic English
And Abraham said to God, If only Ishmael's life might be your care!
Darby Translation
And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
Julia Smith Translation
And Abraham will say to God, O for Ishmael to live before thee
King James 2000
And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before you!
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before you!"
Modern King James verseion
And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before You!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Abraham said unto God, "O that Ishmael might live in thy sight!"
NET Bible
Abraham said to God, "O that Ishmael might live before you!"
New Heart English Bible
Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before you."
The Emphasized Bible
And Abraham said unto God, - Oh that, Ishmael, might live before thee!
Webster
And Abraham said to God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
World English Bible
Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before you!"
Youngs Literal Translation
And Abraham saith unto God, 'O that Ishmael may live before Thee;'
Themes
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Sarai
Children » Prayer in behalf of
Children » Prayers for » Abraham, for ishmael
Covenant » Instances of » Abraham
Covenant » The covenant with abraham
Family » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Family » Devotions » Abraham, for ishmael
Home » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Ishmael » The outcast, life summarized » May have had childish dreams that he was to be the heir
Ishmael » Son of abraham » Prayer of abraham for
Parents » Should pray for their children » For their spiritual welfare
Parents » Prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Parents » Paternal blessings of » Abraham
Prayer » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Children
Religion » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 17:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abram And Circumcision, The Sign Of The Covenant
17 Abraham fell to the ground, laughed, and told himself, "Can a child be born to a 100-year-old man? Can a 90-year-old Sarah give birth?" 18 So Abraham responded to God, "If only Ishmael would live in constant awareness that you're always with him!" 19 But God replied, "No, but your wife Sarah will give birth to your son, and you are to name him Isaac. I'll confirm my covenant with him as an eternal covenant for his descendants.
Cross References
Genesis 4:12
Whenever you work the ground, it will no longer yield its produce to you, and you'll wander throughout the earth as a fugitive."
Genesis 4:14
"You're driving me from the soil today. I'll be hidden from you, and I'll wander throughout the earth as a fugitive. In the future, whoever finds me will kill me."
Psalm 4:6
Many are asking, "Who will help us to see better days?" LORD, may the light of your favor shine upon us.
Psalm 41:12
As for me, you will maintain my just cause, and you will cause me to stand in your presence forever.
Isaiah 59:2
Instead, your iniquities have been barriers between you and your God, and your sins have concealed his face from you so that he won't listen.
Jeremiah 32:39
I'll give them one heart and one lifestyle so they'll fear me always for their own good and for the good of their descendants after them.
Acts 2:39
For this promise belongs to you and your children, as well as to all those who are distant, whom the Lord our God may call to himself."