The Tragedy of Hagar (Gen. 16)

Genesis 16 is a chapter full of tragedy for a woman who was already living as someone less than human which is told as a replay of the fall in Genesis 3. It speaks of the state of human sinfulness, even that of God's chosen, but also hope in spite of sin and severe wrongdoing.

Key Words

• shama (שָׁמַע) - to hear (and to act in accordance with what's heard)
• malak (מֲלְאָךְ) - a messenger
• shaphat (שָׁפַט) - to judge, govern

Sources

• Bible Hub
• Abarim Publications

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