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Genesis 16:15

Genesis 16:16-1964 bbe — Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael.

Bible in Basic English

"Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael."

— Genesis 16:16-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 16 — Context

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And to the Lord who was talking with her she gave this name, You are a God who is seen; for she said, Have I not even here in the waste land had a vision of God and am still living?

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So that fountain was named, Fountain of Life and Vision: it is between Kadesh and Bered.

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And Hagar gave birth to a child, the son of Abram, to whom Abram gave the name of Ishmael.

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Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael.

Genesis 16:16-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 16:16-1964 say?
Genesis 16:16-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael.”
Where is Genesis 16:16-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 16:16-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 16, verses 16–1964.
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 16:16-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 16:16-1964 in?
Genesis 16:16-1964 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 16:16-1964?
Genesis 16:16-1964 reads (BBE): “Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael.” 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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