## 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.'"

## He will be a wild donkey of a man ##

This metaphor can be translated as a simile: "He will be like a wild donkey among men." This was not an insult. It may mean that Ishmael would be independent and strong like a wild donkey. (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"

## brothers ##

"relatives" or "kin"