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Genesis 16:15 KJV
Genesis · chapter 16 · verse 15
And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son’s name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.Genesis 16:15 · King James Version
Genesis 16:15 in context
13And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?
14Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
15And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son’s name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.
16And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- calledqârâʼto call out toH7121 →
- HagarHâgârHagar, the mother of IshmaelH1904 →
- AbramʼAbrâmAbram, the original name of AbrahamH87 →
- bareyâladto bear youngH3205 →
- nameshêman appellation, as amark or memorial of individualityH8034 →
- sonbêna son , in the widest sense , etc.)H1121 →
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It is here taken for granted, though not expressly recorded, that Hagar did as the angel commanded her, returning to here mistress and submitting herself; and then, in the fulness of time, she brought forth her son. Note, Those who obey divine precepts shall have the comfort of divine promises.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 15-16