New American Standard Bible (©1995) Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him.GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995) Abram was 86 years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael. King James Bible And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram. Jump to Previous Occurrence Abram Bare Bearing Birth Bore Eighty Eighty-Six Fourscore Hagar Ishmael Ish'mael Six Jump to Next Occurrence Abram Bare Bearing Birth Bore Eighty Eighty-Six Fourscore Hagar Ishmael Ish'mael Six 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: Abram bore eighty-six Hagar him Ishmael old to was when years Bible Browser |