Hagar

Egyptian origin

Hagar is Sarai's Egyptian slave-girl who conceives by Abram, encounters the angel of Yahweh near Shur, and bears Ishmael.

Meaning
Occupation
First mention
Genesis 16:1

Scripture references

  • Genesis 16:1

    Abram's wife Sarai had borne him no child, but she had an Egyptian slave-girl called Hagar.

  • Genesis 16:4

    He went to Hagar and she conceived.

  • Genesis 16:7

    The angel of Yahweh found her by a spring in the desert, the spring on the road to Shur.

  • Genesis 16:11

    Now, you have conceived and will bear a son, and you shall name him Ishmael...

  • Genesis 16:13

    Hagar gave a name to Yahweh who had spoken to her, 'You are El Roi.'

  • Genesis 16:15

    Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave his son borne by Hagar the name Ishmael.