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Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. <a href="/nlt/genesis/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> But God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “Hagar, what’s wrong? Do not be afraid! God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. <a href="/esv/genesis/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> And God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Fear not, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. <a href="/bsb/genesis/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies. <a href="/kjv/genesis/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/21.htm">New King James Version</a> And God heard the voice of the lad. Then the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said to her, “What ails you, Hagar? Fear not, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> God heard the boy crying; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter with you, Hagar? Do not fear, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. <a href="/nasb/genesis/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> God heard the lad crying; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, &#8220What is the matter with you, Hagar? Do not fear, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And God heard the lad crying; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her, “What is the matter with you, Hagar? Do not fear, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is. <a href="/lsb/genesis/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then God heard the voice of the boy crying; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter with you, Hagar? Do not fear, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. <a href="/amp/genesis/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy from where he is [resting]. <a href="/csb/genesis/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What’s wrong, Hagar? Don’t be afraid, for God has heard the boy crying from the place where he is. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, &#8220What&#8217s wrong, Hagar? Don&#8217t be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy from the place where he is. <a href="/asv/genesis/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. <a href="/cev/genesis/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When God heard the boy crying, the angel of God called out to Hagar from heaven and said, "Hagar, why are you worried? Don't be afraid. I have heard your son crying. <a href="/erv/genesis/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. <a href="/gwt/genesis/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God heard the boy crying, and the Messenger of God called to Hagar from heaven. "What's the matter, Hagar?" he asked her. "Don't be afraid! God has heard the boy crying from the bushes. <a href="/gnt/genesis/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> God heard the boy crying, and from heaven the angel of God spoke to Hagar, "What are you troubled about, Hagar? Don't be afraid. God has heard the boy crying. <a href="/isv/genesis/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> God heard the boy's voice, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven. He asked her, "What's wrong with you, Hagar? Don't be afraid, because God has heard the voice of the youth where he is. <a href="/net/genesis/21.htm">NET Bible</a> But God heard the boy's voice. The angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and asked her, "What is the matter, Hagar? Don't be afraid, for God has heard the boy's voice right where he is crying. <a href="/nheb/genesis/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from the sky and said to her, "What troubles you, Hagar? Do not be afraid. For God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. <a href="/wbt/genesis/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And God heard the voice of the lad: and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said to her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/genesis/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies. <a href="/web/genesis/21.htm">World English Bible</a> God heard the voice of the boy. The angel of God called to Hagar out of the sky, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Don’t be afraid. For God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And God hears the voice of the youth; and the messenger of God calls to Hagar from the heavens and says to her, “What to you, Hagar? Do not fear; for God has listened to the voice of the youth where he [is]; <a href="/ylt/genesis/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And God heareth the voice of the youth; and the messenger of God calleth unto Hagar from the heavens, and saith to her, 'What to thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath hearkened unto the voice of the youth where he is; <a href="/slt/genesis/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And God will hear the voice of the child: and the messenger of God will call to Hagar from the heavens, and will say to her, What to thee Hagar? thou shalt not fear, for God heard the voice of the child, from where he is.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And God heard the voice of the boy: and an angel of God called to Agar from heaven, saying: What art thou doing, Agar? fear not: for God hath heard the voice of the boy, from the place wherein he is. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But God heard the voice of the boy. And an Angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, saying: “What are you doing, Hagar? Do not be afraid. For God has heeded the voice of the boy, from the place where he is. <a href="/nabre/genesis/21.htm">New American Bible</a> God heard the boy’s voice, and God’s angel called to Hagar from heaven: “What is the matter, Hagar? Do not fear; God has heard the boy’s voice in this plight of his. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And God heard the voice of the boy; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Do not be afraid; for God has heard the voice of the boy where he is.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the LORD heard the voice of the boy; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her, What troubles you, Hagar? Fear not; for God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And God heard the voice of the boy and the Angel of God called to Hagar from Heaven and said to her, “What is happening to you Hagar? Do not be afraid, because God has heard the voice of the boy where he is.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her: 'What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. <a href="/sep/genesis/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And God heard the voice of the child from the place where he was, and an angel of God called Agar out of heaven, and said to her, What is it, Agar? fear not, for God has heard the voice of the child from the place where he is. <a href="/parallel/genesis/21-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=4666" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/21.htm">Sarah Turns Against Hagar</a> …16Then she went off and sat down nearby, about a bowshot away, for she said, “I cannot bear to watch the boy die!” And as she sat nearby, she lifted up her voice and wept. 17<a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">Then God</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">the voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·na·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">of the boy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">and the angel</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">called</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1904.htm" title="1904: hā·ḡār (N-proper-fs) -- Sarah's Eg. maid, the mother of Ishmael. Of uncertain derivation; Hagar, the mother of Ishmael.">Hagar</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">heaven,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“What is wrong,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1904.htm" title="1904: hā·ḡār (N-proper-fs) -- Sarah's Eg. maid, the mother of Ishmael. Of uncertain derivation; Hagar, the mother of Ishmael.">Hagar?</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rə·’î (V-Qal-Imperf-2fs) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">has heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">the voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·na·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">of the boy</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ba·’ă·šer (Prep-b:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū- (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">lies.</a> 18Get up, lift up the boy, and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a> The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. <a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a> The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Psalm 145:19</a> He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a> In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. <a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a> Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” <a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Psalm 91:15</a> When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. <a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a> Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. <a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a> Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. <a href="/2_kings/20-5.htm">2 Kings 20:5</a> “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. <a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">1 Samuel 1:20</a> So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” <a href="/1_kings/17-22.htm">1 Kings 17:22</a> And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19</a> Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. <a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a> But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7-8</a> Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said to her, What ails you, Hagar? fear not; for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is.heard.<a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Genesis 16:11</a> And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a> And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;<a href="/exodus/22-23.htm">Exodus 22:23,27</a> If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry; … the angel.<a href="/genesis/16-9.htm">Genesis 16:9,11</a> And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands… What.<a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Judges 18:23</a> And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company?<a href="/1_samuel/11-5.htm">1 Samuel 11:5</a> And, behold, Saul came after the herd out of the field; and Saul said, What aileth the people that they weep? And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh.<a href="/isaiah/22-1.htm">Isaiah 22:1</a> The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops?fear.<a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.<a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3</a> And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:<a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13</a> And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/20-8.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-1.htm">Aileth</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-1.htm">Ails</a> <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/genesis/21-16.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/mark/9-24.htm">Boy's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-11.htm">Child's</a> <a href="/genesis/19-13.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/genesis/19-5.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/genesis/20-8.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/20-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/21-14.htm">Hagar</a> <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/21-15.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/genesis/21-11.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/genesis/12-17.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/genesis/21-16.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/26-7.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Aileth</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Ails</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/genesis/21-18.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/genesis/44-30.htm">Boy's</a> <a href="/exodus/2-8.htm">Child's</a> <a href="/genesis/27-34.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/genesis/41-43.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/22-12.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Hagar</a> <a href="/genesis/21-26.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/27-34.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/21-19.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/genesis/21-25.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/genesis/23-2.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/21-18.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 21</div>1. <a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Isaac is born, and circumcised.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Sarah's joy.</a> 8. <a href="/genesis/21-8.htm">Isaac is weaned.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Hagar and Ishmael sent away.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/21-15.htm">Hagar in distress.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">The angel relieves and comforts her.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then God heard the voice of the boy This phrase highlights God's attentiveness to human distress, emphasizing His compassion and responsiveness. The boy, Ishmael, is Abraham's son through Hagar, and his cries in the wilderness reflect a dire situation. This moment underscores God's promise to Abraham that Ishmael would also become a great nation (<a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a>). It parallels God's hearing of the Israelites' cries in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/2-24.htm">Exodus 2:24</a>), showing His consistent nature in responding to the afflicted.and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven The angel of God represents a divine messenger, often seen as a theophany or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. This encounter is significant as it shows God's direct intervention and guidance. Hagar's previous encounter with the angel of the Lord in <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7-13</a> established a pattern of divine care and promise for her and Ishmael. The heavenly origin of the call emphasizes the divine authority and assurance behind the message.“What is wrong, Hagar? This question is not for information but to engage Hagar, drawing her into a conversation that reassures and redirects her focus from despair to hope. It mirrors God's approach in <a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9</a>, where He asks Adam, "Where are you?" inviting reflection and response. The personal address by name signifies God's intimate knowledge and care for individuals.Do not be afraid A common biblical exhortation, this phrase reassures Hagar of God's protection and provision. It echoes similar assurances given to Abraham (<a href="/genesis/15.htm">Genesis 15:1</a>) and later to Mary (<a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Luke 1:30</a>), indicating a consistent divine message of peace and encouragement in times of fear and uncertainty.for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies Reiterating God's attentiveness, this phrase confirms His awareness of Ishmael's plight. The specific mention of "where he lies" highlights God's omnipresence and ability to intervene regardless of physical location. It also fulfills the promise made to Hagar in <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Genesis 16:11</a>, where the name Ishmael, meaning "God hears," was given, thus reinforcing the theme of divine faithfulness and the power of prayer.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The omniscient and compassionate deity who hears the cries of the afflicted and intervenes in their distress. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_god.htm">The Angel of God</a> A divine messenger who communicates God's message and assurance to Hagar. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hagar.htm">Hagar</a> The Egyptian maidservant of Sarah and mother of Ishmael, who finds herself in a desperate situation in the wilderness. 4. <a href="/topical/i/ishmael.htm">Ishmael</a> The son of Abraham and Hagar, whose cries are heard by God, leading to divine intervention. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_of_beersheba.htm">The Wilderness of Beersheba</a> The desolate location where Hagar and Ishmael find themselves, symbolizing isolation and despair.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience_and_compassion.htm">God's Omniscience and Compassion</a> God is aware of our struggles and hears our cries, even when we feel isolated and abandoned. <a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a> God's intervention often comes in unexpected ways and times, reminding us to trust in His timing and methods. <a href="/topical/f/fear_and_faith.htm">Fear and Faith</a> The command "Do not be afraid" is a call to trust in God's provision and care, even in dire circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_every_life.htm">The Value of Every Life</a> God's response to Ishmael's cries underscores the value He places on every individual, regardless of their status or circumstances. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_desolation.htm">Hope in Desolation</a> Even in the wilderness of life, God provides hope and a future, encouraging us to look beyond our immediate circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 21</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_always_rejoice.htm">Who were the sons of Abraham?</a> <a href="/q/which_biblical_woman_shows_faith,_strength.htm">Who exemplifies faith and strength among biblical women?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_single_mothers.htm">What does the Bible say about single mothers?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'god_of_all_comfort'_mean.htm">What does "God of all comfort" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) The angel of God.--In <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm" title="And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.">Genesis 16:7</a> it was "the angel of Jehovah" which appeared unto Hagar; here it is the angel of Elohim. It is impossible not to be struck with this exact use of the names of Deity. Hagar was then still a member of Abraham's family; here she is so no longer; and it is Elohim, and not Jehovah, the covenant God of the chosen race, who saves her.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - And God - Elohim; Hagar and Ishmael having now been removed from the care and superintendence of the covenant God to the guidance and providence of God the ruler of all nations (Keil) - heard the voice of the lad; - praying (Inglis), or weeping, ut supra - and the angel of God - Maleach Elohim; not Maleach Jehovah, as in <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7-13</a>, for the reason above specified (Hengstenberg, Quarry) - called to Hagar out of heaven, - it may be inferred there was no external appearance or theophaneia, such as was vouchsafed to her when wandering in the wilderness of Shut (<a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7</a>) - and said unto her, What aileth thee (literally, What to thee?) Hagar? fear not; - so the word of Jehovah addressed Abram (<a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a>), Isaac (<a href="/genesis/26-4.htm">Genesis 26:4</a>), Daniel (<a href="/daniel/10-12.htm">Daniel 10:12</a>), and John (<a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a>) - for God hath heard the voice of the lad - i.e. the voice (perhaps the mute cry) of the lad's misery, and in that also the audible sob of Hagar's weeping. It is net said that either Ishmael or his mother prayed to God in their distress. Hence the Divine interposition on their behalf non quid a se peterent, sed quid servo suo Abrahae de Ismaele pollicitus foret, respexit (Calvin) - where he is - an ellipsis for from, or in, the place where he is; ἐκ τοῦ τόπου οὑ ἐστιν (LXX.); ex loco ubi est (Calvin); meaning either "in his helpless condition" (Keil), or out in the desolate wilderness, as contrasted with the house of Abraham (Calvin). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/21-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then God אֱלֹהִים֮ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative heard וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently the voice ק֣וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound of the boy, הַנַּעַר֒ (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer and the angel מַלְאַ֨ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel of God אֱלֹהִ֤ים ׀ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative called וַיִּקְרָא֩ (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Hagar הָגָר֙ (hā·ḡār) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1904.htm">Strong's 1904: </a> Hagar from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of heaven, הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky “What is wrong, מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what Hagar? הָגָ֑ר (hā·ḡār) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1904.htm">Strong's 1904: </a> Hagar Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid, תִּ֣ירְאִ֔י (tî·rə·’î) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction God אֱלֹהִ֛ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has heard שָׁמַ֧ע (šā·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently the voice ק֥וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound of the boy הַנַּ֖עַר (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer where בַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ba·’ă·šer) Preposition-b | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he הוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are lies. שָֽׁם׃ (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">OT Law: Genesis 21:17 God heard the voice of the boy (Gen. 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