Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.
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Verse 18 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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Steh auf, nimm den Knaben und führe ihn an deiner Hand; denn ich will ihn zum großen Volk machen.
Levántate, alza al muchacho, y ásele de tu mano, porque en gran gente lo tengo de poner.
Lève-toi, prends l'enfant, saisis-le de ta main; car je ferai de lui une grande nation.
Levati, togli il fanciullo, e fortificati ad averne cura; perciocchè io lo farò divenire una gran nazione.
Ergue-te, levanta o menino e pega-lhe pela mão, porque dele farei uma grande nação.
起來!把孩子扶起來,用你的手握住他,因我必使他成為大國。」
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