#The angel of Yahweh

See the note about this phrase in [[:en:bible:notes:gen:16:07|16:7]].

#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.'"

#affliction

She has been afflicted by distress and suffering.

#He will be a wild donkey of a man

This was not an insult. It may mean that Ishmael would be independent and strong like a wild donkey. AT: "He will be like a wild donkey among men." (See: [[:en:ta:vol1: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"