Genesis 16:11

The messenger of the Lord also said to her, “You are pregnant, and will have a son; you must call him Ishmael God hears, because the Lord has heard of your ill-treatment.”

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

10Moreover the messenger of the Lord said to her, “I will make your descendants so many that they can not be numbered because they are so numerous.”

12He will be like a wild donkey, his hand against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he will live at odds with all his relatives.

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Cross References

Genesis 21:17Then the Lord heard the cry of the boy, and the messenger of the Lord called to Hagar from heaven and said, “What troubles you, Hagar? Don’t be afraid, for the Lord has heard the boy’s cry.

Genesis 41:51Joseph named the eldest Manasseh, for he said, “God has made me forget all my toil and all my father’s household.”

Psalms 22:24For he has not despised nor abhorred the sorrow of the sorrowful. He hid not his face from me, but he listened to my cry for help.

Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a son; name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 16:11-15

The Promise Concerning Ishmael. ( b. c. 1911.) 10 And the angel of the Lord said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude. 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. 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. 13 And she called… Read the whole commentary →

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