New American Standard Bible (©1995) So Hagar bore Abram a son; and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995) Hagar gave birth to Abram's son. Abram named him Ishmael. King James Bible And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael. Jump to Previous Occurrence Abram Bare Beareth Birth Bore Borne Child Hagar Ishmael Ish'mael Son's Jump to Next Occurrence Abram Bare Beareth Birth Bore Borne Child Hagar Ishmael Ish'mael Son's Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary Verses 15-16 It is here taken for granted, though not expressly recorded, that Hagar did as the angel commanded her, returning to here mistress and submitting herself; and then, in the fulness of time, she brought forth her son. Note, Those who obey divine precepts shall have the comfort of divine promises. This was the son of the bond-woman that was born after the flesh (Gal. 4:23), representing the unbelieving Jews, v. 25. Note, 1. Many who can call Abraham father are yet born after the flesh, Mt. 3:9. 2. The carnal seed in the church are sooner brought forth than the spiritual. It is an easier thing to persuade men to assume the form of godliness than to submit to the power of godliness. New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org. GOD'S WORD® is a copyrighted work of God's Word to the Nations. Quotations are used by permission. Copyright 1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All rights reserved. Alphabetical: a Abram and bore borne called gave had Hagar his Ishmael name of she So son the to whom Bible Browser |