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A Divine Messenger
Commentators overwhelmingly identify the “angel of the Lord” not as a created being, but as a pre-incarnate appearance of God Himself, likely the Son. They note that this “angel” speaks with divine authority, making promises only God can keep (v. 10). This encounter is a powerful, early glimpse into the nature of God, who personally intervenes in human history.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 16:1–16
18th Century
Theologian
1. הנר hāgār — Hagar, “flight.” Hejrah, the flight of Muhammad.
7. מלאך mal'ak “messenger, angel.” A dep…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 16:7
19th Century
Bishop
The angel of the Lord. —Hebrew, of Jehovah. (See Excursus at end of Book.)
In the way to Shur. —H…
John Calvin
On Genesis 16:7
16th Century
Theologian
And the angel of the Lord found her. We are here taught with what clemency the Lord acts towards his own people, although they have deserv…
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John Gill
On Genesis 16:7
17th Century
Pastor
And the angel of the Lord found her
This is the first time that mention is made of an angel in Scripture, but is not …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 16:7–16
17th Century
Minister
Hagar was out of her place, and out of the way of her duty, and going further astray, when the Angel found her. It is a great mercy to be stopped i…