Does Abram’s Age of 86 in Fathering Ishmael Align with Scientific Plausibility According to Genesis 16:16?
At a Glance What Genesis 16:16 Actually Records About Abram’s Age The opening question of this article centers on a single, precisely worded verse that has generated centuries of theological and scientific discussion. Genesis 16:16 reads: “Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram” (Genesis 16:16, ESV). […]