- What changed relationship obtains between Abram and Hagar, and at whose instance? (Genesis 16:3)
- Why does Sarai torment Hagar when the pregnancy was Sarai’s intent?
- In Genesis 16:7 et seq. what is evident as to “with whom” there is Divine communication (Hagar is a slave, a woman, an Egyptian)?
- What is the meaning of “Yishma-El” beyond simple translation?
- Is this, then, Abram’s promised son?
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