Quotes about Prayer
And Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live under Your blessing!”
— Genesis 17:18
What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there?
— Genesis 18:24
Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—
— Genesis 18:27
Early the next morning, Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the LORD.
— Genesis 19:27
Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet; he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not restore her, be aware that you will surely die—you and all who belong to you.”
— Genesis 20:7
Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech and his wife and his maidservants, so that they could again bear children—
— Genesis 20:17
“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
— Genesis 24:12
Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor.
— Genesis 24:15
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,
— Genesis 24:26
So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success!
— Genesis 24:42
And before I had finished praying in my heart, there was Rebekah coming out with her jar on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’
— Genesis 24:45
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.
— Genesis 25:21