Genesis 16:16

And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 16:16

BSB

Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him.

AKJV

And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram.

CPDV

Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael for him.

ERV

And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram.

NHEB

Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram.

SMT

And Abram the son of eighty years and six years, in Hagar's bearing Ishmael to Abram.

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

AndAbramH87Proper Name MasculinewasfourscoreH8141Noun Feminine andH8084Adjective sixH8337Noun yearsH8141Noun Feminine oldH1121Noun MasculinewhenHagarH1904Proper Name Feminine bareH3205Verb IshmaelH3458Proper Name MasculinetoAbramH87Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 16:16

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 16:16

Summary

Father's age recorded at son's birth

Event

Ishmael born when Abram aged

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC