Genesis 16:15

15 Hagar bore a son for Avram. Avram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Yishma'el.

Genesis 16:15 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 16:15

And Hagar bare Abram a son
Being returned to his house, and received by him, and reconciled to Sarai, she brought forth a son to Abram, according to the prediction of the angel:

and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael;
and this name Jarchi suggests he gave by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that dwelt in him: but it is highly reasonable to suppose, that Hagar upon her return reported to Abram the whole of the conversation she had with the angel; wherefore Abram believing what she said, in obedience to the order and command of the angel, gave him this name.

Genesis 16:15 In-Context

13 She called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, "You are a God who sees," for she said, "Have I even stayed alive after seeing him?"

14 Therefore the well was called Be'er-Lachai-Ro'i. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.

15 Hagar bore a son for Avram. Avram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Yishma'el.

16 Avram was eighty-six years old, when Hagar bore Yishma'el to Avram.