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And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bow shot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 21 of Genesis. The birth of Isaac represents the fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham and Sarah. The subsequent expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael introduces a family separation, while God also promises to care for Ishmael.
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Compare Genesis 21:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 und ging hin und setzte sich gegenüber von fern, einen Bogenschuß weit; denn sie sprach: Ich kann nicht ansehen des Knaben Sterben. Und sie setzte sich gegenüber und hob ihre Stimme auf und weinte.
Español · RVR1909 Y fuese y sentose enfrente, alejándose como un tiro de arco; porque decía: No veré cuando el muchacho morirá: y sentose enfrente, y alzó su voz y lloró.
Français · LSG et alla s'asseoir vis-à-vis, à une portée d'arc; car elle disait: Que je ne voie pas mourir mon enfant! Elle s'assit donc vis-à-vis de lui, éleva la voix et pleura.
Italiano · DIO1885 Ed ella se ne andò, e si pose a sedere dirimpetto, di lungi intorno ad una tratta d’arco; perciocchè ella diceva: Ch’io non vegga morire il fanciullo; e sedendo così dirimpetto, alzò la voce e pianse.
Português · ARC E foi assentar-se em frente, afastando-se à distância de um tiro de arco; porque dizia: Que eu não veja morrer o menino. E assentou-se em frente, e levantou a sua voz, e chorou.
中文 · RCUV 自己走開約有一箭之遠，相對而坐，說：「我不忍心看見孩子死」。她就坐在對面，放聲大哭。
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