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Genesis 16:2 · KJV

"And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1Now Sarai Abram's wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar.
2And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.
3And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife.
4And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does waiting on God's timing affect your decisions?

2

What does it mean for you to trust God in difficult situations?

3

When have you felt tempted to take matters into your own hands?

Life Application

faith

Trusting God's plan can be challenging; consider praying for patience in your current situation.

relationships

Discuss with someone you trust about how you handle waiting and expectations in your life.

People in This Verse

AbramOT

Abram, later known as Abraham, is a pivotal figure in the Bible, known for his faith and covenant with God. He is considered the father of many nations and a model of faithfulness.

First appearance: Genesis 12:1

SaraiOT

Sarai, later named Sarah, was the wife of Abram and the mother of Isaac. She struggled with infertility and took drastic measures to fulfill God's promise of descendants.

First appearance: Genesis 11:29

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