Gen 25:21 | TNotes | STEP | 25:21 For twenty years, Rebekah was barren (cp. 25:20 , 26 ), like Sarah (see 16:1 ). This condition tested their faith (see study note on 16:1-3). How could they be childless when God promised that nations would issue from them? • Isaac pleaded with the Lord and the Lord answered Isaac’s prayer . Isaac apparently learned from his father’s mistake and responded in faith.

‏ Genesis 25:21

25:21 ^a For twenty years, Rebekah was barren (cp. 25:20 ^b, 26 ^c), like Sarah (see 16:1 ^d). This condition tested their faith (see study note on 16:1-3). How could they be childless when God promised that nations would issue from them?

• Isaac pleaded with the Lord and the Lord answered Isaac’s prayer. Isaac apparently learned from his father’s mistake and responded in faith.