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Genesis 16:2

Genesis 16:1 bbe — Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had given him no children; and she had a servant, a woman of Egypt whose name was Hagar.

Bible in Basic English

"Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had given him no children; and she had a servant, a woman of Egypt whose name was Hagar."

— Genesis 16:1, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 16 — Context

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Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had given him no children; and she had a servant, a woman of Egypt whose name was Hagar.

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And Sarai said to Abram, See, the Lord has not let me have children; go in to my servant, for I may get a family through her. And Abram did as Sarai said.

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So after Abram had been living for ten years in the land of Canaan, Sarai took Hagar, her Egyptian servant, and gave her to Abram for his wife.

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And he went in to Hagar and she became with child, and when she saw that she was with child, she no longer had any respect for her master's wife.

Genesis 16:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 16:1 say?
Genesis 16:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had given him no children; and she had a servant, a woman of Egypt whose name was Hagar.”
Where is Genesis 16:1 in the Bible?
Genesis 16:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 16, verse 1.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 16:1.
What translation should I read Genesis 16:1 in?
Genesis 16:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 16:1?
Genesis 16:1 reads (BBE): “Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had given him no children; and she had a servant, a woman of Egypt whose name was Hagar.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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