Genesis 16:2
“And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Sarai said unto Abram, behold now, the Lord hath restrained me from bearing,.... Or, "hath shut me up" (d); that is,…
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
Go in unto my maid - It must not be forgotten that female slaves constituted a part of the private patrimony or…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 16:1-3
We have here the marriage of Abram to Hagar, who was his secondary wife. Herein, though some excuse may be made for him,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
it may be that I shall obtain children by her Heb. lit. be builded by her; the same expression occurs in Gen 30:3; the…
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