Abraham’s producing of Ishmael through Hagar symbolizes man’s attempt to fulfill God’s purpose by the effort of the flesh in coordination with the law (see note Gal. 2:162 in and note Gal. 4:231).
Abraham’s producing of Ishmael through Hagar symbolizes man’s attempt to fulfill God’s purpose by the effort of the flesh in coordination with the law (see note Gal. 2:162 in and note Gal. 4:231).
Meaning well of the living One who sees me, or well of the One who reveals Himself.
The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
Lit., God of seeing.
Or, You are El-roi.
Meaning God hears.
Gen. 17:20; 21:13 cf. Gen. 25:12-18
The Angel of Jehovah is Jehovah Himself (v. 13; 22:11-12, 15-16; 31:11, 13). See note Exo. 3:21b, note Exo. 23:212 and note Exo. 23:221, and note Zech. 2:82.
Lit., be built up.
Gen. 20:18; 30:2-3; cf. Gen. 17:16; 18:10; 25:21; 30:22; Psa. 127:3
See note Gen. 16:11.
cf. Gen. 15:2-3
Sarah and Hagar are an allegory symbolizing two covenants (Gal. 4:22-28 and note Gal. 4:242 and note Gal. 4:245d).