Genesis 21:7

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

وقالت: من كانَ يَقولُ لِإِبْراهيم: إِنَّ سارةَ سَتُرضِعُ البَنين! فقَد وَلَدتُ ٱبنًا لِشَيخوخَتِه».

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, Sarah is speaking and marveling at the fact that she has given birth to a son, Isaac, in her old age. The key message is about the fulfillment of God's promise and the impossibility of human expectations.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if you were told you would never be able to eat ice cream again, but then one day, you find a big ice cream sundae waiting for you. Sarah felt like that when she had a baby even though she was very old and thought it was impossible.

السياق التاريخي

This verse was written by Moses around 1400 BCE, as part of the Pentateuch, aimed at the Israelites. The context is the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and Sarah, who were childless in their old age.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, this verse can remind us that God often fulfills His promises in unexpected ways. For example, a couple who has given up on having children might be surprised when they conceive after years of trying.

المواضيع

• faith
• promise
• miracles
• hope
• obedience
• childbirth

آيات ذات صلة

• Genesis 17:15-19
• Romans 4:18-21
• Hebrews 11:11
• Luke 1:34-38
• Galatians 4:22-28

أسئلة شائعة

Why was it so surprising for Sarah to have a child?

Sarah was very old and had been childless for a long time, so her pregnancy was a miracle and a fulfillment of God's earlier promise.

What does this verse teach about God's promises?

It shows that God keeps His promises even when they seem impossible to human understanding.

How can this verse apply to modern families?

It can inspire hope and faith in God's plans for their lives, even in seemingly impossible situations.

What are some other examples of God fulfilling promises in the Bible?

Examples include God's promises to Abraham about numerous descendants and the birth of Jesus as promised in the Old Testament.