en_tn/gen/21/17.md

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  • the voice of the lad - "the boy's voice" or "the sound of Ishmael" (UDB)
  • the angel of God - "a messenger from God" or "God's messenger"
  • What troubles you - This can be translated as "What is wrong" or "Why are you crying"
  • the voice of the lad where he is - "the voice of the boy lying over there"
  • raise up the lad - "help the boy stand up"
  • I will make him into a great nation - This can be translated as "I will make his descendants become a great nation" or "I will make him become the ancestor of a great nation."