Genesis 16 offers valuable lessons that remain relevant today as it follows the transition from humanity’s protohistory to the lineage of the Patriarchs. To fully grasp these lessons, it is essential to exegete the passage carefully, avoiding eisegesis, so we can understand God’s message as intended, rather than imposing our interpretations. Placing Genesis 16 within the broader narrative of Genesis, we find a significant moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This p