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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 16:11

BSB
The angel of the LORD proceeded: "Behold, you have conceived and will bear a son. And you shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard your cry of affliction.
AKJV
And the angel of the LORD said to her, Behold, you are with child and shall bear a son, and shall call his name Ishmael; because the LORD has heard your affliction.
CPDV
But thereafter he said: "Behold, you have conceived, and you will give birth to a son. And you shall call his name Ishmael, because the Lord has heard your affliction.
ERV
And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son; and thou shalt call his name Ishmael, because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.
NHEB
The angel of the LORD said to her, "Look, you are with child, and will bear a son. You are to name him Ishmael, because God has heard your affliction.
SMT
And the messenger of Jehovah will say to her, Behold, thou being great with child, and will bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael, for Jehovah listened to thy humiliation.

Commentary for Genesis 16:11

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Overview of Genesis 16:11
Summary
Angel announces son and reveals divine hearing
Place
Wilderness
Event
Angel announces Ishmael's birth
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prophecy