Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore him Ishmael. New Living Translation Abram was eighty-six years old when Ishmael was born. English Standard Version Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram. Berean Standard Bible Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. King James Bible And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram. New King James Version Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram. New American Standard Bible Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. NASB 1995 Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. NASB 1977 And Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. Legacy Standard Bible Now Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. Amplified Bible Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael. Christian Standard Bible Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Abram was 86 years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. American Standard Version And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram. English Revised Version And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram. GOD'S WORD® Translation Abram was 86 years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael. Good News Translation Abram was eighty-six years old at the time. International Standard Version Abram was 86 years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael for Abram. Majority Standard Bible Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. NET Bible (Now Abram was 86 years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael.) New Heart English Bible Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram. Webster's Bible Translation And Abram was eighty six years old, when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram. World English Bible Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Abram [is] a son of eighty-six years in Hagar’s bearing Ishmael to Abram. Young's Literal Translation and Abram is a son of eighty and six years in Hagar's bearing Ishmael to Abram. Smith's Literal Translation And Abram the son of eighty years and six years, in Hagar's bearing Ishmael to Abram. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAbram was fourscore and six years old when Agar brought him forth Ismael. Catholic Public Domain Version Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael for him. New American Bible Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore him Ishmael. New Revised Standard Version Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore him Ishmael. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abram was ninety and nine years old and LORD JEHOVAH was revealed unto Abram and said to him, “I AM El Shaddai God; be pleasing before me and be without defect. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abram was eighty-six years old, when Agar bore Ismael to Abram. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Birth of Ishmael…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 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. Genesis 12:4 So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. Genesis 21:5 Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. Genesis 25:7 Abraham lived a total of 175 years. Genesis 25:17 Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. Genesis 5:32 After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 11:26 When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. Genesis 35:28 And Isaac lived 180 years. Genesis 47:9 “My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.” Exodus 7:7 Moses was eighty years old and Aaron was eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh. Romans 4:19 Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. Hebrews 11:11-12 By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. / And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. 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. 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.” Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. Treasury of Scripture And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram. Jump to Previous Abram Bare Bearing Birth Bore Eighty Eighty-Six Fourscore Hagar Ishmael Ish'mael SixJump to Next Abram Bare Bearing Birth Bore Eighty Eighty-Six Fourscore Hagar Ishmael Ish'mael SixGenesis 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. Abram was eighty-six years old Abram's age at this point in the narrative highlights the long period he and Sarai had waited for the fulfillment of God's promise of offspring. This delay tests their faith and patience, a recurring theme in Abram's life. The age also underscores the miraculous nature of God's promise, as Abram is well beyond the typical age for fathering children. This sets the stage for the later miraculous birth of Isaac when Abram is even older. when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbramLater known as Abraham, he is a central figure in Genesis, chosen by God to be the father of many nations. At this point in the account, he is 86 years old and has just become a father to Ishmael through Hagar. 2. Hagar An Egyptian maidservant of Sarai (later Sarah), she becomes the mother of Abram's first son, Ishmael, after Sarai gives her to Abram as a wife due to her own barrenness. 3. Ishmael The first son of Abram, born to Hagar. His birth is significant as it sets the stage for future events and tensions within Abram's family and the broader account of the descendants of Abraham. 4. Sarai Abram's wife, who, due to her barrenness, gives Hagar to Abram in hopes of obtaining children through her. This decision leads to complex family dynamics and future conflict. 5. Canaan The land where Abram and his family are residing, which God has promised to Abram's descendants. Teaching Points God's Timing vs. Human ImpatienceAbram and Sarai's decision to have a child through Hagar reflects human impatience and a lack of trust in God's timing. Believers are encouraged to wait on God's promises and trust His perfect timing. Consequences of Human Decisions The birth of Ishmael introduces long-term consequences and family strife. This teaches that our decisions, especially those made outside of God's will, can have lasting impacts. God's Faithfulness Despite the human error, God remains faithful to His promises. He blesses Ishmael and later fulfills His promise to Abram through Isaac, demonstrating His unwavering faithfulness. Identity and God's Plan Ishmael's birth reminds us that every person has a place in God's plan. While Ishmael was not the child of promise, God still had a purpose for him, showing that everyone is significant in God's eyes.Verse 16. - And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram.
Hebrew Abramוְאַבְרָ֕ם (wə·’aḇ·rām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 87: Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham was eighty-six שְׁמֹנִ֥ים (šə·mō·nîm) Number - common plural Strong's 8084: Eighty, eightieth years שָׁנִ֑ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son when Hagar הָגָ֥ר (hā·ḡār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1904: Hagar bore בְּלֶֽדֶת־ (bə·le·ḏeṯ-) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Ishmael יִשְׁמָעֵ֖אל (yiš·mā·‘êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3458: Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites to him. לְאַבְרָֽם׃ (lə·’aḇ·rām) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 87: Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham Links Genesis 16:16 NIVGenesis 16:16 NLT Genesis 16:16 ESV Genesis 16:16 NASB Genesis 16:16 KJV Genesis 16:16 BibleApps.com Genesis 16:16 Biblia Paralela Genesis 16:16 Chinese Bible Genesis 16:16 French Bible Genesis 16:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 16:16 Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar (Gen. Ge Gn) |