Genesis 16:11 Meaning
And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.
Context Explained
9And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.
10And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.
11And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.
12And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.
13And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 41:17
Both verses emphasize God's attention to the afflicted.
Psalm 34:18
This verse also highlights God's closeness to the brokenhearted.
Matthew 1:21
Both verses involve the announcement of a child's birth with significance.
Source: Genesis 16:11