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Genesis 21:11

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21:11Sarah’s demand displeased Abraham greatly because Ishmael was his son.19

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  1. 19 Heb “and the word was very wrong in the eyes of Abraham on account of his son.” The verb רָעַע (ra’a’) often refers to what is morally or ethically “evil.” It usage here suggests that Abraham thought Sarah’s demand was ethically (and perhaps legally) wrong.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

And the thing was very displeasing to Abraham on account of his son.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

This was very distressing to Abraham because of his son.

NLTNew Living Translation

This upset Abraham very much because Ishmael was his son.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And the matter displeased Abraham very much on account of his son.

KJV 1900King James Version

And the thing was very grievous in Abraham’s sight because of his son.