Bible Verses About "Who Was Hagar in the Bible"
Hagar was Sarah's Egyptian handmaid who bore Ishmael to Abraham, was driven into the wilderness, but was met by God who preserved her and promised to make her son a great nation.
Hagar was Sarah's Egyptian handmaid who bore Ishmael to Abraham, was driven into the wilderness, but was met by God who preserved her and promised to make her son a great nation.
"And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai." — Genesis 16:8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Hagar in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai."
"And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?"
"And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation."
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