Genesis 21:18

i.e. Support or sustain thy languishing child with thy hand; for I will bless him, and thy care shall not be in vain.

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¹⁸ Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.

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Genesis 21:18