New International Version This is the account of the family line of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Sarah’s slave, Hagar the Egyptian, bore to Abraham. New Living Translation This is the account of the family of Ishmael, the son of Abraham through Hagar, Sarah’s Egyptian servant. English Standard Version These are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s servant, bore to Abraham. Berean Standard Bible This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. Berean Literal Bible And these are the generations of Ishmael son of Abraham, whom Hagar the Egyptianess, maidservant of Sarah, bore to Abraham. King James Bible Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham: New King James Version Now this is the genealogy of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. New American Standard Bible Now these are the records of the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s slave woman, bore to Abraham; NASB 1995 Now these are the records of the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maid, bore to Abraham; NASB 1977 Now these are the records of the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maid, bore to Abraham; Legacy Standard Bible Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s servant-woman, bore to Abraham; Amplified Bible Now these are the records of the descendants of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maid, bore to Abraham; Berean Annotated Bible This is the account of Abraham’s (father of many) son Ishmael (God hears), whom Hagar (flight) the Egyptian (double straits), Sarah’s (princess) maidservant, bore to Abraham. Christian Standard Bible These are the family records of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s slave, bore to Abraham. Holman Christian Standard Bible These are the family records of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s slave, bore to Abraham. American Standard Version Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham: Contemporary English Version Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar, the slave woman of Sarah. English Revised Version Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham: GOD'S WORD® Translation This is the account of the descendants of Abraham's son Ishmael. He was the son of Sarah's Egyptian slave Hagar and Abraham. Good News Translation Ishmael, whom Hagar, the Egyptian slave of Sarah, bore to Abraham, International Standard Version Now this is what happened to Ishmael, whom Sarah's Egyptian servant Hagar bore for Abraham. NET Bible This is the account of Abraham's son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's servant, bore to Abraham. New Heart English Bible Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's servant, bore to Abraham. Webster's Bible Translation Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bore to Abraham. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. World English Bible Now this is the history of the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s servant, bore to Abraham. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these [are] the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s handmaid, has borne to Abraham; Berean Literal Bible And these are the generations of Ishmael son of Abraham, whom Hagar the Egyptianess, maidservant of Sarah, bore to Abraham. Young's Literal Translation And these are births of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, hath borne to Abraham; Smith's Literal Translation These the generations of Ishmael, son of Abraham, whom Hagar brought forth, the Egyptian, Sarah's maid, to Abraham. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese are the generations of Ismael the son of Abraham, whom Agar the Egyptian, Sara's servant, bore unto him: Catholic Public Domain Version These are the generations of Ishmael, the son of Abraham, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s servant, bore to him. New American Bible These are the descendants of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s slave, bore to Abraham. New Revised Standard Version These are the descendants of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s slave-girl, bore to Abraham. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's maid, bore to Abraham; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the generations of Ishmayl, son of Abraham, to whom Hagar the Egyptian, the Handmaid of Sara, had given birth by Abraham: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bore unto Abraham. Brenton Septuagint Translation And these are the generations of Ismael the son of Abraam, whom Agar the Egyptian the hand-maid of Sarrha bore to Abraam. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Descendants of Ishmael12This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. 13These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,… Cross References This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, Genesis 17:20 As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation. 1 Chronicles 1:28 The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael. Genesis 21:13 But I will also make a nation of the slave woman’s son, because he is your offspring.” whom Hagar the Egyptian, Genesis 16:1 Now Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no children, but she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar. Genesis 16:3 So after he had lived in Canaan for ten years, his wife Sarai took her Egyptian maidservant Hagar and gave her to Abram to be his wife. Genesis 21:9 But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking her son, Sarah’s maidservant, Genesis 16:2 So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. Genesis 21:10 and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!” Galatians 4:30 But what does the Scripture say? “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with the free woman’s son.” bore to Abraham. Genesis 16:15 And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. Genesis 16:4 And he slept with Hagar, and she conceived. But when Hagar realized that she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress. Genesis 16:11 The angel of the LORD proceeded: “Behold, you have conceived and will bear a son. And you shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard your cry of affliction. Genesis 28:9 Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had. Genesis 36:1-3 This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. 1 Chronicles 1:32-33 The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan. / The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons. Romans 9:7-9 Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” Treasury of Scripture Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bore to Abraham: Genesis 16:10-15 And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude… Genesis 17:20 And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. Genesis 21:13 And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. Jump to Previous Abraham Abraham's Account Bare Bondwoman Bore Borne Descendants Egyptian Generations Hagar Handmaid History Ishmael Ish'mael Maid Maidservant Mother Records Sarah's ServantJump to Next Abraham Abraham's Account Bare Bondwoman Bore Borne Descendants Egyptian Generations Hagar Handmaid History Ishmael Ish'mael Maid Maidservant Mother Records Sarah's ServantGenesis 25 1. The sons of Abraham by Keturah.5. The division of his goods. 7. His age, death, and burial. 11. God blesses Isaac. 12. The generations of Ishmael. 17. His age and death. 19. Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren. 22. The children strive in her womb. 24. The birth of Esau and Jacob. 27. Their different characters and pursuits. 29. Esau sells his birthright. This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, The phrase introduces the genealogy and history of Ishmael, Abraham's first son. Ishmael's story is significant as it fulfills God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (Genesis 17:20). Ishmael is considered the ancestor of several Arab tribes, and his lineage is important in understanding the broader narrative of the descendants of Abraham. This account also sets the stage for the contrast between Ishmael and Isaac, the son of promise. Gen 17:20 As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him;… whom Hagar the Egyptian, Hagar's identity as an Egyptian is significant, highlighting the cultural and ethnic diversity within Abraham's household. Her Egyptian background may have influenced Ishmael's upbringing and the eventual cultural identity of his descendants. Hagar's story is one of hardship and divine intervention, as seen in Genesis 16 and 21, where God hears her cries and provides for her and Ishmael in the wilderness. Gen 16:1 Now Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no children,… Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar's role as Sarah's maidservant underscores the social and legal customs of the time, where a maidservant could bear children on behalf of her mistress. This practice reflects the ancient Near Eastern customs regarding inheritance and lineage. The tension between Sarah and Hagar, resulting from this arrangement, is a pivotal moment in the narrative, illustrating themes of faith, promise, and human intervention in divine plans. Gen 16:2 So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented… bore to Abraham. The phrase emphasizes Abraham's paternity, linking Ishmael directly to the patriarch. This connection is crucial for understanding the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham regarding his descendants. Despite Ishmael not being the child of promise, God still blesses him and makes him a great nation, as seen in Genesis 21:13. This highlights God's faithfulness and the complexity of His plans, which often transcend human understanding and expectations. Gen 16:15 And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael… Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, Ishmael's father, and a central figure in the Abrahamic faiths. His life and covenant with God are foundational to understanding God's promises and plans. 2. Ishmael The first son of Abraham, born to Hagar. His life represents the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham a father of many nations, though not through the covenant line of Isaac. 3. Hagar An Egyptian maidservant of Sarah, Abraham's wife. She bore Ishmael and represents themes of God's provision and care even for those outside the covenant line. 4. Sarah Abraham's wife, who initially gave Hagar to Abraham to bear a child. Her actions and relationship with Hagar and Ishmael highlight human attempts to fulfill divine promises. 5. Egypt The land of Hagar's origin, often symbolizing a place of refuge and later, bondage, in biblical accounts. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesDespite human attempts to control or alter God's plans, His promises remain steadfast. Ishmael's account is a testament to God's faithfulness in making Abraham a father of many nations. God's Care for All People Hagar and Ishmael, though not part of the covenant line, were still recipients of God's care and promises. This illustrates God's love and provision for all humanity. Human Impatience and Divine Timing Sarah's decision to give Hagar to Abraham reflects human impatience. Trusting in God's timing is crucial for believers today. The Complexity of Family Dynamics The relationships between Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael show the complexities and challenges within families, encouraging believers to seek God's wisdom in family matters. The Role of Faith and Works The account of Ishmael and Isaac is often used to discuss the balance between faith and works, emphasizing reliance on God's promises rather than human efforts. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 25:12?2. How does Genesis 25:12 show God's faithfulness to Abraham's descendants through Ishmael? 3. What can we learn about God's promises from Ishmael's genealogy in Genesis 25:12? 4. How does Ishmael's lineage in Genesis 25:12 connect to God's covenant with Abraham? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Ishmael's descendants to our family relationships? 6. What does Genesis 25:12 teach about God's plan for all nations and peoples? 7. What is the significance of Ishmael's genealogy in Genesis 25:12 for understanding God's promises to Abraham? 8. How does Genesis 25:12 relate to the broader narrative of God's covenant with Abraham's descendants? 9. Why does Genesis 25:12 emphasize Ishmael's lineage, and what does it reveal about God's plan? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25? What Does Genesis 25:12 Mean This is the account• The phrase “This is the account” functions as one of Genesis’ literary signposts, signaling a new section in the historical narrative (see similar markers in Genesis 2:4; 5:1; 10:1). • God is telling us that the events about to be recorded are factual family history, not myth or fable. • Each “account” highlights God’s faithfulness to His promises; here, it shows how He kept His word concerning Ishmael (Genesis 16:10–12; 17:20). of Abraham’s son Ishmael • The wording immediately ties Ishmael to Abraham, underscoring that he truly is Abraham’s biological son (Genesis 16:15; 17:23). • Yet Scripture never lets us forget the distinction between Ishmael and the covenant son, Isaac (Genesis 17:18–21; Galatians 4:22–23). • God blessed Ishmael with a future nation (Genesis 21:13), demonstrating His mercy even while reserving the covenant line for Isaac. whom Hagar the Egyptian • Hagar’s national identity matters. Her being Egyptian reminds us of Abram’s earlier detour to Egypt (Genesis 12:10–20), revealing how earlier choices can echo through generations. • It also foreshadows later Israel–Egypt interactions, hinting at God’s sovereign threading of national histories (Exodus 1:8–14). Sarah’s maidservant • By introducing Hagar as “Sarah’s maidservant” (cf. Genesis 16:1), the text highlights the social dynamics that birthed Ishmael—human impatience with divine timing (Genesis 16:2). • The servant status emphasizes that Ishmael’s conception came through a human workaround rather than God’s promised plan (Romans 9:7–8). • Still, the Lord met Hagar in her distress (Genesis 16:7–13), showing His compassion for the marginalized. bore to Abraham • The verb “bore” grounds the statement in real time and space: a literal birth, a literal child, a literal fulfillment of earlier prophecy (Genesis 16:11). • Although Ishmael is physically Abraham’s offspring, the verse carefully prepares us for the genealogical fork that follows—Isaac’s line will carry the covenant (Genesis 17:19; Hebrews 11:18), while Ishmael’s twelve sons will form a separate, great nation (Genesis 25:13–18). • This duality showcases God’s balance of justice and grace: He honors His word to Abraham regarding Ishmael’s posterity while preserving the unique redemptive line leading to Christ (Matthew 1:1). summary Genesis 25:12 introduces Ishmael’s family record with deliberate, loaded phrases. Each clause affirms God’s historical accuracy, underscores Ishmael’s genuine sonship to Abraham, highlights Hagar’s Egyptian background and servant status, and prepares us for the divergent destinies of Abraham’s sons. The verse invites us to marvel at God’s meticulous faithfulness—keeping every promise, weaving every life event, and guiding history toward His ultimate redemptive purpose. THE TÔLDÔTH ISHMAEL.(12) These are the generations of Ishmael.—Following the usual rule of this book, Ishmael is not dismissed from the Divine presence without a short record of his history, after which he falls into the background, and the historian proceeds with his main subject, which is the preparation for the forming of that race and nation of whom, according to the flesh, Christ came. These brief notices, moreover, of personages not in the direct line of Christ’s ancestry have their value in God’s great purpose that the Jewish Messiah should be the Redeemer of the Gentiles also (Romans 10:12); and consequently from the first their history was not alien from God’s counsels. (Romans 10:13-15) The sons of Ishmael.—Of the Arabian tribes sprung from Ishmael we read of Nebajoth and Kedar in Isaiah 60:7 as pastoral tribes, rich in flocks. Dumah is deemed worthy of a special prophecy (Isaiah 21:11); while the people of Tema are described there in Genesis 25:14 as generous and hospitable, and in ... Verse 12. - Now these are the generations of Ishmael, - the opening of a new section (cf. Genesis 2:4), in which the fortunes of Abraham's eldest son are briefly traced before proceeding with the main current of the history in the line of Isaac (cf. 1 Chronicles 1:29-31) - Abraham's son, - because of his relation to Abraham it was that Ishmael attained subsequent historical development and importance (vide Genesis 21:13) - whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham (vide Genesis 16:1, 15).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thisוְאֵ֛לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those is the account תֹּלְדֹ֥ת (tō·lə·ḏōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8435: Descent, family, history of Abraham’s אַבְרָהָ֑ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son Ishmael, יִשְׁמָעֵ֖אל (yiš·mā·‘êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3458: Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites whom אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Hagar הָגָ֧ר (hā·ḡār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1904: Hagar the Egyptian, הַמִּצְרִ֛ית (ham·miṣ·rîṯ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt Sarah’s שָׂרָ֖ה (śā·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8283: Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham maidservant, שִׁפְחַ֥ת (šip̄·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8198: Maid, maidservant bore יָלְדָ֜ה (yā·lə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage to Abraham. לְאַבְרָהָֽם׃ (lə·’aḇ·rā·hām) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation Additonal Resources Genesis 25:12 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 25:12 Bible Gateway Genesis 25:12 Bible.com Genesis 25:12 NIV |
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