Gen 16:10 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 16:10–14: The Promise Concerning Ishmael In these verses, the angel of the Lord gives Hagar a special promise about her unborn son, Ishmael. God promises that Ishmael will have many descendants and will survive against all odds. Hagar realizes that God has seen her trouble and cares for her, and she names the well where this happened to remember God's kindness. This passage reminds us that God hears those who are suffering and that His care reaches even those who feel alone or outcast (Ps. 10:17; Gen. 16:13 ). v. 10 : The angel promises Hagar that her descendants will be too many to count. This is a great blessing, showing that even those who feel rejected can receive God’s favor because of His promises to others, like Abram (Gen. 13:16 ).

‏ Genesis 16:10

Genesis 16:10–14: The Promise Concerning Ishmael

In these verses, the angel of the Lord gives Hagar a special promise about her unborn son, Ishmael. God promises that Ishmael will have many descendants and will survive against all odds. Hagar realizes that God has seen her trouble and cares for her, and she names the well where this happened to remember God's kindness. This passage reminds us that God hears those who are suffering and that His care reaches even those who feel alone or outcast (Ps. 10:17; Gen. 16:13 ^a).

v. 10: The angel promises Hagar that her descendants will be too many to count. This is a great blessing, showing that even those who feel rejected can receive God’s favor because of His promises to others, like Abram (Gen. 13:16 ^b).