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Gen. 16:1–16 Sarai seeks to resolve the problem of her barrenness by having her maidservant, Hagar, bear a child on her behalf.
Gen. 16:2 Abram listened to the voice of Sarai may mean that he gave in too readily to his wife’s request (see v. 6).
Gen. 16:3 as a wife. Hagar’s status within Abram’s household is changed from servant to wife, although this does not place her on a par with Sarai (see note on 25:5–6). While the OT records occasions of polygamy, these relationships are usually difficult and are never encouraged in the Bible (see 2:24; Deut. 17:17).
Gen. 16:5–7 Sarai initially directs her anger at Abram, and he allows her to deal harshly with Hagar. The human solution to Sarai’s childlessness creates new problems.
Gen. 16:7 The angel of the Lord. The Hebrew word for “angel” may also be translated “messenger.” There is something mysterious about this figure. In 19:1 the “two angels” who arrive at Sodom resemble human beings (in 18:2 they are called “men”). When “the angel of the Lord” speaks, his words are perceived as being God’s words, giving the impression that the angel is identical with God. On this basis, some Christians believe this is the preincarnate Christ. the spring on the way to Shur. Hagar’s escape takes her toward Egypt, her homeland. The location of the spring/well is clarified in 16:14, when it is named “Beer-lahai-roi.”
Gen. 16:9 God commands Hagar to have a better attitude toward her mistress, Sarai. Instead of despising her, she is to submit to her authority.
Gen. 16:11–12 Ishmael means “God hears.” God has observed Hagar’s suffering. The angel promises Hagar that her son will not need to serve others. However, he will live a life of hostility toward others.
Gen. 16:13 here I have seen him who looks after me. Although this could imply that Hagar actually saw God, it could also mean she understands that God sees or “looks after” her. He is the God of seeing.
Gen. 16:14 Beer-lahai-roi means “well of the Living One who sees me.”
Gen. 16:15 By naming Ishmael, Abram publicly acknowledges him as his son and heir.
Gen. 16:16 eighty-six years old. Ishmael was born 11 years after Abram settled in Canaan.
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