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and Abram named his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hagar bore a son to Abram; and Abram named his son, to whom Hagar gave birth, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Hagar gave birth to Abram’s son; and Abram named his son, to whom Hagar gave birth, Ishmael (God hears).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hagar gave birth to Abram’s son, and Abram named his son (whom Hagar bore) Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hagar gave birth to Abram&#8217s son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son Hagar had. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bare, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called the name of his son, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hagar gave birth to Abram's son. Abram named him Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Hagar bore Abram a son, and he named him Ishmael. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hagar eventually gave birth to Abram's son. Abram named his son whom Hagar bore Ishmael. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Hagar gave birth to Abram's son, whom Abram named Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hagar bore a son for Abram. Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Hagar bore Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bore, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hagar bore a son for Abram. Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hagar bears a son to Abram; and Abram calls the name of his son, whom Hagar has borne, Ishmael;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Hagar beareth to Abram a son; and Abram calleth the name of his son, whom Hagar hath borne, Ishmael;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hagar brought forth a son to Abram, and Abram shall call his name which Hagar brought forth, Ishmael.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Agar brought forth a son to Abram: who called his name Ismael. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Hagar gave birth to a son for Abram, who called his name Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram named the son whom Hagar bore him Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram named his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called his son's name, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Hagar bore a son to Abram, and Abram called the name of his son, who was born to him, whom Hagar had given birth to by him, Ishmayl; and Abram was eighty and six years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmayl by Abram. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Agar bore a son to Abram; and Abram called the name of his son which Agar bore to him, Ismael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/16-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=3428" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/16.htm">The Birth of Ishmael</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><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.">And Hagar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: wat·tê·leḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">bore</a> <a href="/hebrew/87.htm" title="87: lə·’aḇ·rām (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, the original name of Abraham. Contracted from 'Abiyram; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham.">Abram</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bên (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/87.htm" title="87: ’aḇ·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, the original name of Abraham. Contracted from 'Abiyram; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham.">and Abram</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.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šem- (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3458.htm" title="3458: yiš·mā·‘êl (N-proper-ms) -- From shama' and 'el; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites.">Ishmael</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">to the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></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.">she</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yā·lə·ḏāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">had borne.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-2.htm">Genesis 21:2-3</a></span><br />So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. / And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Genesis 25:12</a></span><br />This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-22.htm">Galatians 4:22-23</a></span><br />For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-18.htm">Genesis 17:18-20</a></span><br />And Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live under Your blessing!” / But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him. / As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Genesis 21:9-10</a></span><br />But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking her son, / and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7-9</a></span><br />Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9</a></span><br />His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Genesis 28:9</a></span><br />Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-30.htm">Genesis 29:30</a></span><br />Jacob slept with Rachel as well, and indeed, he loved Rachel more than Leah. So he worked for Laban another seven years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-4.htm">Genesis 30:4-5</a></span><br />So Rachel gave Jacob her servant Bilhah as a wife, and he slept with her, / and Bilhah conceived and bore him a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-27.htm">Genesis 37:27-28</a></span><br />Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. / So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Genesis 46:12</a></span><br />The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-28.htm">1 Chronicles 1:28</a></span><br />The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">1 Chronicles 1:29</a></span><br />These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-7.htm">Nehemiah 9:7</a></span><br />You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, who brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Hagar bore Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bore, Ishmael.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Genesis 16:11</a></b></br> And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou <i>art</i> with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Genesis 25:12</a></b></br> Now these <i>are</i> the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-28.htm">1 Chronicles 1:28</a></b></br> The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael.</p><p class="hdg">Ishmael.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/17-18.htm">Genesis 17:18,20,25,26</a></b></br> And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Genesis 21:9-21</a></b></br> And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9,12</a></b></br> And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which <i>is</i> before Mamre; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/16-1.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/4-25.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-28.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/16-1.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/16-1.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/16-8.htm">Hagar</a> <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/genesis/11-31.htm">Son's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/16-16.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/16-16.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/21-2.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/genesis/16-16.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/16-16.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/18-26.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/16-16.htm">Hagar</a> <a href="/genesis/16-16.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/genesis/16-16.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/genesis/21-11.htm">Son's</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/16-1.htm">Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar to Abram.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/16-4.htm">Hagar, being afflicted for despising her mistress, runs away.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">An angel commands her to return and submit herself, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/16-10.htm">promises her a numerous posterity, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">and shows their character and condition.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Hagar names the place, and returns to Sarai.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/16-15.htm">Ishmael is born.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/16-16.htm">The age of Abram.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/16.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/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Hagar bore Abram a son</b><br>Hagar, an Egyptian maidservant of Sarai, becomes the mother of Abram's first son. This event follows Sarai's decision to give Hagar to Abram as a wife due to her own barrenness (<a href="/genesis/16.htm">Genesis 16:1-3</a>). The birth of Hagar's son marks a significant moment in biblical history, as it introduces Ishmael, the forefather of many Arab nations. The cultural practice of a maidservant bearing a child on behalf of her mistress was not uncommon in the ancient Near East, reflecting the societal norms and familial structures of the time.<p><b>and Abram gave the name Ishmael</b><br>The name Ishmael means "God hears," signifying God's response to Hagar's affliction and distress (<a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Genesis 16:11</a>). This naming by Abram indicates his acceptance and recognition of the child as his own, despite the unconventional circumstances of his birth. The act of naming also reflects the patriarchal authority Abram holds within his family. Ishmael's name is a testament to God's providence and involvement in the lives of Abram and Hagar, as well as a foreshadowing of Ishmael's future as a significant figure in biblical history.<p><b>to the son she had borne</b><br>This phrase emphasizes Hagar's role as the biological mother of Ishmael, highlighting the fulfillment of the angel of the Lord's prophecy to her (<a href="/genesis/16-10.htm">Genesis 16:10-11</a>). The acknowledgment of Hagar's motherhood is crucial, as it establishes Ishmael's lineage and his connection to Abram. The birth of Ishmael sets the stage for future tensions between his descendants and those of Isaac, Abram's son with Sarai, which are explored in later biblical narratives. This moment also underscores the complexity of God's promises to Abram, as Ishmael's birth precedes the covenantal promise of Isaac.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hagar.htm">Hagar</a></b><br>An Egyptian maidservant of Sarai (later Sarah), who becomes the mother of Abram's first son, Ishmael. Her account highlights themes of faith, obedience, and God's provision.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abram.htm">Abram</a></b><br>Later known as Abraham, he is a central figure in the Bible, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he becomes the father of Ishmael through Hagar.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/ishmael.htm">Ishmael</a></b><br>The first son of Abram, born to Hagar. His name means "God hears," reflecting God's response to Hagar's affliction.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sarai/sarah.htm">Sarai/Sarah</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, she is Abram's wife and plays a crucial role in the events leading up to Ishmael's birth.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_birth_of_ishmael.htm">The Birth of Ishmael</a></b><br>This event marks a significant moment in biblical history, as Ishmael becomes the ancestor of many nations, fulfilling part of God's promise to Abram.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Despite human attempts to fulfill God's promises through their own means, God's plans prevail. Ishmael's birth is a testament to God's faithfulness in hearing and responding to human needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_impatience.htm">The Consequences of Impatience</a></b><br>Abram and Sarai's decision to have a child through Hagar reflects a lack of patience and trust in God's timing. This serves as a reminder to wait on God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_compassion_and_care.htm">God's Compassion and Care</a></b><br>The naming of Ishmael, meaning "God hears," emphasizes God's compassion and attentiveness to those in distress, encouraging believers to trust in His care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_human_relationships.htm">The Complexity of Human Relationships</a></b><br>The dynamics between Abram, Sarai, and Hagar illustrate the complexities and challenges in human relationships, urging believers to seek God's guidance in resolving conflicts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_ishmael_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ishmael in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_galatians_4_22-23_and_genesis_differ.htm">Why does Galatians 4:22-23, referring to Abraham’s two sons, contradict other accounts of their significance in Genesis? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_antichrist_gay.htm">Was Hagar a wife or concubine of Abraham?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_bought_joseph_from_the_midianites.htm">To whom did the Midianites sell Joseph? To the Ishmaelites (Genesis 37:28) To Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh (Genesis 37:36)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name</span> - a peculiarity of the Elohist to assign the naming of a child to the father (Knobel); but the present chapter is usually ascribed to the Jehovist, while the instances in which the name is given by the mother do not always occur in Jehovistic sections (cf. <a href="/genesis/30-6.htm">Genesis 30:6</a>, which Tuch imputes to the Elohist) - <span class="cmt_word">which Hagar bare, Ishmael</span> - thus acknowledging the truth of Hagar's vision. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/16-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Hagar</span><br /><span class="heb">הָגָ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḡār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1904.htm">Strong's 1904: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hagar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bore</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֵּ֧לֶד</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tê·leḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abram</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאַבְרָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’aḇ·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a son,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Abram</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָ֧ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרָ֨א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the name</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁם־</span> <span class="translit">(šem-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ishmael</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁמָעֵֽאל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·mā·‘êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3458.htm">Strong's 3458: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנ֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[she]</span><br /><span class="heb">הָגָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḡār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1904.htm">Strong's 1904: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hagar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had borne.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלְדָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yā·lə·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/16-15.htm">OT Law: Genesis 16:15 Hagar bore a son for Abram (Gen. 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