Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. New Living Translation So Hagar gave Abram a son, and Abram named him Ishmael. English Standard Version And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. Berean Standard Bible And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. King James Bible And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael. New King James Version So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram named his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. New American Standard Bible So Hagar bore a son to Abram; and Abram named his son, to whom Hagar gave birth, Ishmael. NASB 1995 So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. NASB 1977 So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. Legacy Standard Bible So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. Amplified Bible So Hagar gave birth to Abram’s son; and Abram named his son, to whom Hagar gave birth, Ishmael (God hears). Christian Standard Bible So Hagar gave birth to Abram’s son, and Abram named his son (whom Hagar bore) Ishmael. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Hagar gave birth to Abram’s son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son Hagar had. American Standard Version And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bare, Ishmael. English Revised Version And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called the name of his son, which Hagar bare, Ishmael. GOD'S WORD® Translation Hagar gave birth to Abram's son. Abram named him Ishmael. Good News Translation Hagar bore Abram a son, and he named him Ishmael. International Standard Version Hagar eventually gave birth to Abram's son. Abram named his son whom Hagar bore Ishmael. Majority Standard Bible And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. NET Bible So Hagar gave birth to Abram's son, whom Abram named Ishmael. New Heart English Bible Hagar bore a son for Abram. Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. Webster's Bible Translation And Hagar bore Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bore, Ishmael. World English Bible Hagar bore a son for Abram. Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Hagar bears a son to Abram; and Abram calls the name of his son, whom Hagar has borne, Ishmael; Young's Literal Translation And Hagar beareth to Abram a son; and Abram calleth the name of his son, whom Hagar hath borne, Ishmael; Smith's Literal Translation And Hagar brought forth a son to Abram, and Abram shall call his name which Hagar brought forth, Ishmael. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Agar brought forth a son to Abram: who called his name Ismael. Catholic Public Domain Version And Hagar gave birth to a son for Abram, who called his name Ishmael. New American Bible Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram named the son whom Hagar bore him Ishmael. New Revised Standard Version Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram named his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called his son's name, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Agar bore a son to Abram; and Abram called the name of his son which Agar bore to him, Ismael. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Birth of Ishmael…14Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered. 15And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. 16Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him.… Cross References Genesis 21:2-3 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. Genesis 25:12 This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. Galatians 4:22-23 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. Genesis 17:18-20 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. Genesis 21:9-10 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!” Romans 9:7-9 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.” Genesis 25:9 His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. Genesis 28:9 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. Genesis 29:30 Jacob slept with Rachel as well, and indeed, he loved Rachel more than Leah. So he worked for Laban another seven years. Genesis 30:4-5 So Rachel gave Jacob her servant Bilhah as a wife, and he slept with her, / and Bilhah conceived and bore him a son. Genesis 37:27-28 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. Genesis 46:12 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. 1 Chronicles 1:28 The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael. 1 Chronicles 1:29 These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Nehemiah 9:7 You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, who brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham. Treasury of Scripture And Hagar bore Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bore, Ishmael. A. Genesis 16:11 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. Genesis 25:12 Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham: 1 Chronicles 1:28 The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael. Ishmael. Genesis 17:18,20,25,26 And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee! … Genesis 21:9-21 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking… Genesis 25:9,12 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 is before Mamre; … Jump to Previous Abram Bare Beareth Birth Bore Borne Child Hagar Ishmael Ish'mael Son'sJump to Next Abram Bare Beareth Birth Bore Borne Child Hagar Ishmael Ish'mael Son'sGenesis 16 1. Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar to Abram.4. Hagar, being afflicted for despising her mistress, runs away. 7. An angel commands her to return and submit herself, 10. promises her a numerous posterity, 12. and shows their character and condition. 13. Hagar names the place, and returns to Sarai. 15. Ishmael is born. 16. The age of Abram. And Hagar bore Abram a son 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 (Genesis 16:1-3). 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. and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne Persons / Places / Events 1. HagarAn 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. 2. Abram 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. 3. Ishmael The first son of Abram, born to Hagar. His name means "God hears," reflecting God's response to Hagar's affliction. 4. Sarai/Sarah 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. 5. The Birth of Ishmael 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. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and FaithfulnessDespite 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. The Consequences of Impatience 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. God's Compassion and Care The naming of Ishmael, meaning "God hears," emphasizes God's compassion and attentiveness to those in distress, encouraging believers to trust in His care. The Complexity of Human Relationships 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.Verse 15. - And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name - 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. Genesis 30:6, which Tuch imputes to the Elohist) - which Hagar bare, Ishmael - thus acknowledging the truth of Hagar's vision. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Hagarהָגָ֛ר (hā·ḡār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1904: Hagar bore וַתֵּ֧לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Abram לְאַבְרָ֖ם (lə·’aḇ·rām) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 87: Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham a son, בֵּ֑ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son and Abram אַבְרָ֧ם (’aḇ·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 87: Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham gave וַיִּקְרָ֨א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read the name שֶׁם־ (šem-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name Ishmael יִשְׁמָעֵֽאל׃ (yiš·mā·‘êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3458: Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites to the son בְּנ֛וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son [she] הָגָ֖ר (hā·ḡār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1904: Hagar had borne. יָלְדָ֥ה (yā·lə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Links Genesis 16:15 NIVGenesis 16:15 NLT Genesis 16:15 ESV Genesis 16:15 NASB Genesis 16:15 KJV Genesis 16:15 BibleApps.com Genesis 16:15 Biblia Paralela Genesis 16:15 Chinese Bible Genesis 16:15 French Bible Genesis 16:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 16:15 Hagar bore a son for Abram (Gen. 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