Genesis 16:16

and Abram [is] a son of eighty and six years in Hagar's bearing Ishmael to Abram.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15And Hagar beareth to Abram a son; and Abram calleth the name of his son, whom Hagar hath borne, Ishmael;

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Cross References

Genesis 17:1And Abram is a son of ninety and nine years, and Jehovah appeareth unto Abram, and saith unto him, 'I [am] God Almighty, walk habitually before Me, and be thou perfect;

Matthew Henry on Genesis 16:16

The Birth of Ishmael. ( b. c. 1911.) 15 And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael. 16 And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram. It is here taken for granted, though not expressly recorded, that Hagar did as the angel commanded her, returning to her 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… Read the whole commentary →

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