Genesis 16 Flashcards
Who was Sarai’s handmaid?
Hagar
Hagar was an Egyptian maidservant given to Abram by Sarai.
What did Sarai suggest to Abram due to her inability to bear children?
To go in unto her maid Hagar
Sarai believed she could obtain children through Hagar.
How long had Abram dwelt in the land of Canaan before Sarai gave Hagar to him?
Ten years
This indicates the duration of Abram’s stay in Canaan before the events with Hagar unfolded.
What was Hagar’s reaction after conceiving?
She despised her mistress Sarai
Hagar’s conceiving led to a shift in her attitude towards Sarai.
What was Sarai’s complaint to Abram regarding Hagar?
Sarai felt wronged because Hagar despised her after conceiving
Sarai believed that her status was diminished because Hagar was able to bear children.
What was Abram’s response to Sarai’s complaint about Hagar?
He told Sarai to do as she pleased with Hagar
This reflects Abram’s passive stance in the conflict between Sarai and Hagar.
Where did Hagar flee to after being dealt hardly with by Sarai?
Into the wilderness
Hagar sought refuge away from Sarai’s mistreatment.
Who found Hagar in the wilderness?
The angel of the Lord
The angel provided guidance and reassurance to Hagar during her distress.
What did the angel of the Lord instruct Hagar to do?
Return to her mistress and submit to her
This command was meant to restore order and address the situation.
What did the angel of the Lord promise Hagar regarding her offspring?
To multiply her seed exceedingly
This promise indicated that Hagar’s descendants would be numerous.
What name was given to Hagar’s son?
Ishmael
The name Ishmael means ‘God hears’, reflecting God’s attention to Hagar’s plight.
What character trait was described about Ishmael?
He will be a wild man
This description suggests a future of conflict and independence for Ishmael.
What name did Hagar give to the Lord after her encounter in the wilderness?
Thou God seest me
This name expresses Hagar’s realization of God’s awareness of her suffering.
What was the name of the well where Hagar encountered the angel?
Beerlahairoi
The name means ‘the well of the Living One who sees me’.
How old was Abram when Hagar bore him Ishmael?
Eighty-six years old
This detail provides context about the age of Abram during these events.
