Genesis 16:15
“And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Hagar bare Abram a son,.... Being returned to his house, and received by him, and reconciled to Sarai, she brought…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 16:1-16
- The Birth of Ishmael 1. הנר hāgār, Hagar, “flight.” Hejrah, the flight of Muhammed. 7. מלאך mal'ak “messenger,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And Hagar bare Abram a son, etc. - It appears, therefore, that Hagar returned at the command of the angel, believing the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 16:15-16
It is here taken for granted, though not expressly recorded, that Hagar did as the angel commanded her, returning to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 16:15-16
The Birth of Ishmael. (P.)
These verses are from P, and are inserted in place of J's account of the birth of Ishmael.
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