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Genesis, 16

1. Now Sarai Abram's wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name [was] Hagar.

1. Sarai, Abram's wife had not borne him a child, but she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar,

2. And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.

2. and she said to Abram, "Now, since Yahweh has kept me from having children, go to my servant; perhaps I shall have a child by her." Abram agreed to what Sarai said.

3. And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife.

3. Abram had been in the land of Canaan ten years when Sarai, his wife, took Hagar, her Egyptian maid, and gave her to Abram her husband as wife.

4. And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes.

4. He went in to Hagar and she became pregnant. When she was aware of this, she began to despise her mistress.

5. And Sarai said unto Abram, My wrong [be] upon thee: I have given my maid into thy bosom; and when she saw that she had conceived, I was despised in her eyes: the LORD judge between me and thee.

5. Sarai said to Abram, "May this injury done to me be yours. I put my servant in your arms and now that she knows she is pregnant, I count for nothing in her eyes. Let Yahweh judge between me and you."

6. But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid [is] in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face.

6. Abram said to Sarai, "Your servant is in your power; do with her as you please." Then Sarai treated her so badly that she ran away.

7. And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.

7. The angel of Yahweh found her near a spring in the wilderness

8. And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai.

8. and said to her, "Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?" She said, "I'm running away from Sarai, my mistress."

9. And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.

9. The angel of Yahweh said to her, "Go back to your mistress and humbly submit yourself to her."

10. And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.

10. The angel of Yahweh said to her, "I will so increase your descendants, that they will be too numerous to be counted."

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.

11. Then the angel of Yahweh said to her, "Now you are with child and you will have a son, and you shall name him Ishmael, for Yahweh has heard your distress.

12. And he will be a wild man; his hand [will be] against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.

12. He shall be a wild ass of a man, his hand against everyone and everyone's hand against him, defiant towards all his brothers."

13. And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?

13. Hagar gave to Yahweh who spoke to her the name of El Roi, for she said: "I have seen the One who sees me."

14. Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, [it is] between Kadesh and Bered.

14. That is why this well is called the well of Lahai-roi. It is between Kadesh and Bered.

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

15. Hagar gave birth to a son and Abram called the child Hagar bore him, Ishmael.

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

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



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Alaviitteet:

16:1-3 - Sarai's doubt about God's promise leads to her decision to use Hagar as a servant. This illustrates the human tendency to try to help God rather than trust His promises, reflecting the struggle between faith and doubt (see also Psalm 37:5 and Proverbs 3:5-6).

16:4-6 - Hagar becomes pregnant and then despises Sarai, revealing family tensions and the consequences of sin. This conflict is a reminder of the fragility of human relationships without God's guidance (see also James 4:1-2 and Galatians 5:15).

16:7-10 - Hagar's encounter with the angel of the Lord in the wilderness shows that God cares for the marginalized. God's promise to Hagar about her son Ishmael highlights divine grace and inclusion in God's plan (see also Psalm 34:18 and Matthew 11:28).

16:11-14 - Ishmael's name, which means "God hears," emphasizes God's response to Hagar's afflictions. This highlights the importance of prayer and trusting in God in times of difficulty (see also Psalm 65:2 and 1 Peter 5:7).

16:15-16 - Hagar gives birth to Ishmael when Abraham is 86 years old, indicating God's patience even in the face of human impatience. Ishmael's lineage will also be important in the history of nations (see also Genesis 21:14-21 and Galatians 4:22-23).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet Genesis, 16:

Genesis chapter 16 reports the birth of Ishmael. What are the consequences of trying to fulfill God's promises through human means? This text reveals Sarah's impatience, Hagar's conception of Ishmael and the resulting conflict. The chapter explores themes such as faith, jealousy and the complications of sin. Genesis 16 also demonstrates God's compassion for Hagar. Ponder with us five biblical passages that correlate with the complex themes of this instructive chapter.

Galatians 4:22-23: "For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave woman and the other by a free woman. The son of the slave was born according to human will, but the son of the free woman was born through a promise." - Paul uses the story of Hagar and Ishmael from Genesis 16 as an allegory to contrast law and grace.

Romans 9:8-9: "In other words, it is not the natural children who are children of God, but the children of the promise who are considered descendants of Abraham. For this was the promise: 'At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.'" - Paul contrasts the children of the flesh (like Ishmael) with the children of promise, referring to the events of Genesis 16.

1 Peter 3:6: "like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You will be her daughters if you do good and do not give way to fear." - Peter uses Sarah as an example of submission, contrasting with Hagar's situation in Genesis 16.

Hebrews 11:11: "By faith, even Sarah, who was barren, received power to conceive a child, even when she was old, because she considered him faithful who had made the promise to her." - This verse contrasts with the lack of faith demonstrated in Genesis 16 when Sarah gave Hagar to Abraham.

Galatians 4:30: "But what does Scripture say? 'Send away the slave and her son, because the son of the slave will never be an heir with the son of the free woman'." - Paul cites the eventual expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael, which has its roots in the events of Genesis 16.

FAQ:

Who was Hagar and what was her conflict with Sarah?

Hagar was Sarah's Egyptian servant. Sarah, who was barren, offered Hagar to Abraham to bear a son. After Hagar became pregnant, tension arose between the two, causing Hagar to run away. (Genesis 16:1-6)

What did the angel of the Lord say to Hagar in the wilderness?

The angel commanded Hagar to return to Sarah and submit to her, promising that her son, Ishmael, would be the father of a great nation. (Genesis 16:7-10)

What was God's promise to Ishmael?

God promised that Ishmael would be a strong and indomitable man, and that his descendants would be numerous. (Genesis 16:11-12)

How does the name "Ishmael" reflect Hagar's experience?

Ishmael means "God hears," reflecting divine intervention in Hagar's distress when she cried out in the wilderness. (Genesis 16:11)

Where did Hagar find a well and what significance did it have?

Hagar found a well in Beer Lahai Roi, a place where God saw her distress and answered her need. (Genesis 16:13-14)


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