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NASB | Genesis 21:12 But God said to Abraham, "Do not be distressed because of the lad and your maid; whatever Sarah tells you, listen to her, for through Isaac your descendants shall be named. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 21:12 God said to Abraham, "Do not let it distress you because of Ishmael and your maid; whatever Sarah tells you, listen to her and do what she asks, for your descendants will be named through Isaac. [Rom 9:7] |
Bible Question: Was Boaz . . his first name? Was his last name given? Were the people of Old only know by one name? |
Bible Answer: I have studied this a little, and have come to find that in the days of old people were known by their occupation, Or that of their Father, Along with their given (first) name. So if Boaz' Father would have been a Shoe maker, He would be known as Boaz Shumacher, or some derivation. And likewise with other occupations or status in society, Sons of Isaac would have been know as Isaacsons, Isacksons, or Saxons (Genesis 21:12). So in days of old those "Last", names were really not necessary. Hope that helps you. wordoer |
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