# The angel of Yahweh

See the note about this phrase in [Genesis 16:7](./07.md).

# Behold

"Look" or "Listen" or "Pay attention"

# bear a son

"give birth to a son"

# you will call his name

"you will name him." The word "you" refers to Hagar.

# Ishmael, because Yahweh has heard

Translators may add a footnote that says "The name 'Ishmael' means 'God has heard.'"

# affliction

She has been afflicted by distress and suffering.

# He will be a wild donkey of a man

This was not an insult. It may mean that Ishmael would be independent and strong like a wild donkey. AT: "He will be like a wild donkey among men" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# He will be hostile against every man

"He will be every man's enemy"

# every man will be hostile to him

"everyone will be his enemy"

# he will live apart from

This can also mean "he will live in hostility with."

# his brothers

"his relatives" or "the other members of his family"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/angel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/ishmael]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/afflict]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/donkey]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/brother]]