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Hagar
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Ishmael afterwards established himself in the wilderness of Paran, where he married an Egyptian (Genesis 21:20,21 ).
"Hagar" allegorically represents the Jewish church (Galatians 4:24 ), in bondage to the ceremonial law; while "Sarah" represents the Christian church, which is free.
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Hagar'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​h/hagar.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Hagar'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​h/hagar.html. 1897.