Genesis 16

Commentary

Genesis 16 is the story of Sarai, the wife of Abram, and her decision to give her Egyptian maidservant, Hagar, to Abram as a wife. Sarai was barren and believed that if she gave her maidservant to Abram, she would be able to have a child through her. Sarai's plan worked, and Hagar became pregnant with Abram's child. The story of Sarai and Hagar is a powerful one. Sarai's decision to give her maidservant to Abram was a desperate attempt to have a child, and it was a decision that would have far-reaching consequences. Hagar's pregnancy caused tension between Sarai and Abram, and Sarai eventually drove Hagar away. The story of Sarai and Hagar is a reminder of the power of desperation and the consequences of our decisions. Sarai's decision to give her maidservant to Abram was a desperate attempt to have a child, and it had far-reaching consequences. The story of Sarai and Hagar is a reminder that our decisions can have far-reaching consequences, and that we should be careful and thoughtful when making decisions.