Genesis 21:5
Genesis 21:5 in Multiple Translations
Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.
And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.
And Abraham was a hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.
Now Abraham was a hundred years old when the birth of Isaac took place.
Abraham was 100 when Isaac was born.
So Abraham was an hundreth yeere olde, when his sonne Izhak was borne vnto him.
And Abraham [is] a son of a hundred years in Isaac his son being born to him,
Abraham was one hundred years old when his son, Isaac, was born to him.
And Abraham was a hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born to him.
When he was a hundred years old: for at this age of his father was Isaac born.
Abraham was 100 years old when his son Isaac was born.
Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 21:5
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Genesis 21:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַבְרָהָ֖ם
בֶּן
מְאַ֣ת
שָׁנָ֑ה
בְּ/הִוָּ֣לֶד
ל֔/וֹ
אֵ֖ת
יִצְחָ֥ק
בְּנֽ/וֹ
וְ/אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מְאַ֣ת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
בְּ/הִוָּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
ל֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יִצְחָ֥ק
Yitschâq
H3327
Isaac
N-proper
בְּנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 21:5
וְ/אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
Conj | N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מְאַ֣ת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
בְּ/הִוָּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
ל֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יִצְחָ֥ק
Yitschâq
H3327
"Isaac"
N-proper
Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, means 'he laughs' and is the father of Esau and Israel. He is first mentioned in Genesis 17:19. Isaac is a key figure in the Bible, playing a role in the patriarchal stories.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.17.19; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Sarah (H8283); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); married to Rebekah (H7259); father of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) § Isaac = "he laughs" son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Isaac. Compare H3446 (יִשְׂחָק). See also: Genesis 17:19; Genesis 27:30; 2 Chronicles 30:6.
בְּנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
Study Notes — Genesis 21:5
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Context — The Birth of Isaac
3And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him.
4When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God had commanded him.
5Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.
6Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.” 7She added, “Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 17:17 | Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?” |
| 2 | Romans 4:19 | Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. |
| 3 | Genesis 17:1 | When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. |
Genesis 21:5 Summary
[Abraham was 100 years old when his son Isaac was born, which shows us that God can do amazing things in our lives, no matter how old we are or what challenges we face (Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:17). This verse reminds us that God is faithful and will keep His promises, just like He did for Abraham (Genesis 12:2-3, Hebrews 11:11). Abraham's story teaches us to trust God and have faith, even when things seem impossible, because God is all-powerful and loving (Romans 4:19-22, Psalm 103:8).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Abraham's age when Isaac was born?
Abraham's age of 100 when Isaac was born highlights God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, as seen in Genesis 21:5 and Romans 4:19-22.
How does this verse relate to God's promise to Abraham?
This verse fulfills God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3 and Genesis 15:4-5, demonstrating God's trustworthiness and Abraham's faith.
What can we learn from Abraham's example in this verse?
Abraham's life shows us that God can work powerfully in our lives, regardless of our age or circumstances, as seen in Genesis 21:5 and Psalm 92:12-14.
How does Sarah's response in the surrounding verses relate to this verse?
Sarah's laughter and amazement in Genesis 21:6-7 underscore the miraculous nature of Isaac's birth, emphasizing God's supernatural intervention in Abraham's life at the age of 100, as mentioned in Genesis 21:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's power and faithfulness, just like Abraham did?
- How can I, like Abraham, demonstrate faith and patience in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances?
- What promises has God made to me, and how can I trust Him to fulfill them, just as He did for Abraham?
- In what ways can I, like Abraham, be a blessing to others, even in my old age or difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 21:5
And Abraham was an hundred years old when son Isaac was born unto him.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 21:5
And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 21:5
Genesis 21:5 And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.Ver. 5. And Abraham was a hundred years old.] After twenty years’ praying, and waiting the fulfilling of the promise; besides thirteen of those years’ silence, for aught we read, after the promise of a child. This was a sore trial; but God knew him to be armour of proof, and therefore tried him thus with musket-shot. Well might the apostle say, "Ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God," and suffered it too, "ye might receive the promise". The "spoiling of their goods" required patience: but this waiting much more. Good men find it easier to bear evil, than to wait till the promised good be enjoyed. This waiting is nothing but hope and trust lengthened; which they that cannot do, like children, they pull apples afore they are ripe, and have worms bred of them; as those hasty Ephraimites, that set upon the Philistines, and were slain in Gath. They had indeed a promise of the land, but the time was not yet come. They were weary of the Egyptian bondage, and would have thus got out; but they were too hasty. Fugientes ergo fumum, incidebant in ignem .
Importuno tempore poma decerpunt . - Cyprian. See my Love-tokens, p. 94.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 21:5
5. Hundred years old — Hebrews, son of a hundred years. Notable and memorable the fact that the father of the faithful was the son of a hundred years — a century old — when the son was born through
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True Revival - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a recent earthquake in Houston and connects it to the idea of the whole creation groaning, expressing dissatisfaction and a limit to materia |
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Self Dies Hard by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, Dr. Ellen Redpath discusses the story of Abraham and Sarah and their journey of faith. She highlights how Abraham's decision to take Hagar as his wife represented a |
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Abraham - Only God Matters by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the weight and responsibility of preaching the word of God. He expresses the need for prayers and acknowledges the challenges and effort tha |
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(Genesis) Genesis 17:15-18 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Romans 4 and the story of Abraham. He highlights how Abraham believed in God's promise to make him the father of many nations, even though h |
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(Genesis) Genesis 17:5-7 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the story of Abraham and how God made a covenant with him. He emphasizes that even though Abraham didn't have any children at the time, God |
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The Flesh and the Spirit by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the two ways one can live - in the flesh or in the spirit. He refers to the book of Romans and Galatians to emphasize this point. Living in t |
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Blood Covenant - Part 5 by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of covenant and its importance in the relationship between God and humanity. They emphasize the seriousness of entering into a cov |