Genesis 16:15

And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.

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Other Translations for Genesis 16:15

BSB

And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne.

AKJV

And Hagar bore Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bore, Ishmael.

CPDV

And Hagar gave birth to a son for Abram, who called his name Ishmael.

ERV

And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called the name of his son, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.

NHEB

Hagar bore a son for Abram. Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.

SMT

And Hagar brought forth a son to Abram, and Abram shall call his name which Hagar brought forth, Ishmael.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 16:15

AndHagarH1904Proper Name Feminine bareH3205Verb AbramH87Proper Name MasculineasonH1121Noun MasculineandAbramH87Proper Name Masculine calledH7121Verbhisson'sH1121Noun Masculine nameH8034Noun MasculinewhichHagarH1904Proper Name Feminine bareH3205Verb IshmaelH3458Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 16:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 16:15

Summary

Servant bears son; father names him

Place

Abram's household

Event

Ishmael born to Hagar

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC