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What does Genesis 21:5 mean?

"Abraham was one hundred years old when his son, Isaac, was born to him."

— Genesis 21:5 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.

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Abraham called his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

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Abraham circumcised his son, Isaac, when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him.

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Abraham was one hundred years old when his son, Isaac, was born to him.

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Sarah said, “God has made me laugh. Everyone who hears will laugh with me.”

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She said, “Who would have said to Abraham, that Sarah would nurse children? For I have borne him a son in his old age.”

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The child grew, and was weaned. Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.

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