Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 16:15 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Genesis 16:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 16 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.”
Genesis 16:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 16:15
And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.... This passage is part of the Abrahamic narratives which shift from universal human history to God's particular covenant people. The Abraham cycle (Genesis 12-25) demonstrates God's sovereign election, covenant faithfulness, and the development of faith through testing and promise fulfillment.Central themes include God's unconditional covenant promises (land, descendants, blessing to nations), the call to faith and obedience, the testing of faith through delays and impossibilities, the contrast between div...
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Cross-References for Genesis 16:15
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“Abraham's son”
“whom she had borne to Abraham”
“and let's sell him to the Ishmaelites”
“his son”
“his sons”
“one by the handmaid”
“and took”
“and Ishmael.”
“Oh that Ishmael might live before you!”
“I have heard you. Behold”