Genesis 17:21
New International Version
But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you by this time next year.”

New Living Translation
But my covenant will be confirmed with Isaac, who will be born to you and Sarah about this time next year.”

English Standard Version
But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this time next year.”

Berean Standard Bible
But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”

King James Bible
But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.

New King James Version
But My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this set time next year.”

New American Standard Bible
But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this season next year.”

NASB 1995
“But My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this season next year.”

NASB 1977
“But My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this season next year.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this season next year.”

Amplified Bible
But My covenant [My promise, My solemn pledge], I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”

Christian Standard Bible
But I will confirm my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But I will confirm My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”

American Standard Version
But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.

Contemporary English Version
But your son Isaac will be born about this time next year, and the promise I am making to you and your family will be for him and his descendants forever.

English Revised Version
But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But I will make my promise to Isaac. Sarah will give birth to him at this time next year."

Good News Translation
But I will keep my covenant with your son Isaac, who will be born to Sarah about this time next year."

International Standard Version
Now as to Isaac, I'll confirm my covenant with him, to whom Sarah will give birth as your son at this time next year."

Majority Standard Bible
But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.?

NET Bible
But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this set time next year."

New Heart English Bible
But my covenant I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this set time next year."

Webster's Bible Translation
But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to thee at this set time in the next year.

World English Bible
But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this set time next year.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and My covenant I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah does bear to you at this appointed time in the next year”;

Young's Literal Translation
and My covenant I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah doth bear to thee at this appointed time in the next year;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And my covenant will I set up with Isaak whom Sarah shall bring forth to thee at this appointed time in another year.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sara shall bring forth to thee at this time in the next year.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet in truth, I will establish my covenant with Isaac, to whom Sarah will give birth for you at this time next year.”

New American Bible
But my covenant I will maintain with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you by this time next year.

New Revised Standard Version
But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this season next year.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this set time next year.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when He had finished speaking with Him, God was lifted up from Abraham.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But My covenant will I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarrha shall bear to thee at this time, in the next year.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Covenant of Circumcision
20As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation. 21But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.” 22When He had finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.…

Cross References
Genesis 21:2
So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.

Genesis 18:10
Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.

Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Genesis 21:12
But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.

Romans 9:7-9
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

Galatians 4:28
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.

Hebrews 11:11
By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.

Genesis 26:2-5
The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt. Settle in the land where I tell you. / Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, ...

Genesis 15:4
Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.”

Genesis 22:2
“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”

Genesis 25:12
This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham.

Genesis 28:13-14
And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.

Genesis 35:12
The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.”

Genesis 48:3-4
Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and there He blessed me / and told me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you; I will make you a multitude of peoples, and will give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.’

Exodus 2:24
So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.


Treasury of Scripture

But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear to you at this set time in the next year.

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Genesis 21:10-12
Wherefore 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…

Genesis 26:2-5
And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of: …

Genesis 46:1
And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac.

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Genesis 18:10
And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.

Genesis 21:2,3
For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him…

Job 14:13
O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!

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Genesis 17
1. God renews the covenant with Abram,
5. and changes his name to Abraham, in token of a greater blessing.
9. Circumcision is instituted.
15. Sarai's name is changed to Sarah, and she is blessed.
17. Isaac is promised, and the time of his birth fixed.
23. Abraham and Ishmael are circumcised.














But I will establish
The phrase "I will establish" comes from the Hebrew word "קִים" (qim), which means to confirm, make firm, or set up. This indicates a divine action of God, emphasizing His sovereign will and power to bring His promises to fruition. In the context of the Abrahamic covenant, it underscores God's initiative and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, independent of human effort or merit. This assurance is a cornerstone of faith, reminding believers that God's plans are steadfast and reliable.

My covenant
The term "covenant" is derived from the Hebrew word "בְּרִית" (berit), signifying a solemn agreement or promise. In biblical terms, a covenant is a binding commitment, often sealed with a sign or sacrifice. Here, it refers to the specific promise God made to Abraham regarding his descendants and the land of Canaan. This covenant is central to the narrative of the Bible, as it sets the stage for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through the lineage of Isaac, ultimately leading to the coming of Christ.

with Isaac
Isaac, whose name means "he laughs" in Hebrew, is the child of promise, born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age. His birth is a miraculous event, highlighting God's power to bring life and fulfill His promises against all odds. Isaac's role as the heir of the covenant is crucial, as it establishes the line through which God's promises to Abraham would be realized. This choice of Isaac over Ishmael underscores the theme of divine election and grace, as God's purposes are accomplished according to His will, not human expectation.

whom Sarah will bear
The mention of Sarah bearing Isaac is significant, as it reaffirms God's promise to Abraham that Sarah, despite her old age and previous barrenness, would be the mother of nations. This miraculous birth is a testament to God's ability to bring about His purposes in seemingly impossible situations. It also highlights the importance of faith and patience, as Abraham and Sarah had to wait many years for the fulfillment of this promise, teaching believers about the virtue of trusting in God's timing.

to you
The phrase "to you" personalizes the promise, emphasizing that God's covenant is not just a general or abstract concept but a specific and personal commitment to Abraham. This personal aspect of God's promises is a source of comfort and assurance for believers, as it reflects the intimate relationship God desires to have with His people. It reminds us that God's plans and purposes are intricately woven into the lives of individuals, and His promises are meant to be experienced personally.

at this time next year
This specific timeframe underscores the certainty and imminence of God's promise. By providing a concrete timeline, God reassures Abraham of the reliability of His word. This detail also serves to build anticipation and faith, as Abraham and Sarah are given a tangible point of reference for the fulfillment of God's promise. It highlights the precision of God's plans and His control over time and history, encouraging believers to trust in His perfect timing for their own lives.

Verse 21. - But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year (cf. Genesis 21:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

I will establish
אָקִ֣ים (’ā·qîm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

My covenant
בְּרִיתִ֖י (bə·rî·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant

with
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Preposition
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

Isaac,
יִצְחָ֑ק (yiṣ·ḥāq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah

whom
אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Sarah
שָׂרָה֙ (śā·rāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8283: Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham

will bear
תֵּלֵ֨ד (tê·lêḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

to you
לְךָ֤ (lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

at this
הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

time
לַמּוֹעֵ֣ד (lam·mō·w·‘êḏ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

next
הָאַחֶֽרֶת׃ (hā·’a·ḥe·reṯ)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other

year.”
בַּשָּׁנָ֖ה (baš·šā·nāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year


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