What does Genesis 21:9 mean?

Genesis 21:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 21:9 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

7And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.

8And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.

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

10Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.

11And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.

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