KJV ORIGINAL
And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the angel of the LORD said to her, 'I will give you so many descendants that they will be too many to count.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising Hagar that she will have countless descendants, showing His care for her even in her difficult situation.
📚 Historical Context
This promise was given to Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian servant, when she fled into the wilderness after being mistreated. She was pregnant with Abraham's child (Ishmael) and felt hopeless and alone. The angel's appearance and promise showed that God saw her suffering and had plans for her future.
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