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Genesis 21:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 21:1

Verse 1 of 34

Scripture focus

And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.

Genesis 21:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 21:1

Theological / Devotional

The Lord visited Sarah. This divine act of grace is called a “visit” of the Lord. The verb here translated “to visit,” when used of a “visit” of the Lord, may refer either to His coming in judgment to punish men (Isa. 24:21; Jer. 9:25; Hosea 12:3; etc.) or, as here, to favor them (Gen. 50:24; Ruth 1:6; 1 Sam. 2:21).

The birth of Isaac was contrary to the usual course of nature (Gal. 4:23; Heb. 11:11). From time to time in God’s dealings with the chosen people He gave them miraculous evidences of His divine power and leadership in order to inspire them with confidence in Him (see John 15:11). These miracles reached a climax in the great miracle of all time — the incarnation, perfect life, vicarious death, glorious resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ (1 Tim. 3:16).

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