The conversation between the Angel and Hagar in Genesis 16:8-14 mirrors that between God and Adam and Eve in the Garden.

- Hagar's response to God echoes Adam's: "I am uncovered."
- God's response echoes his response to Adam: "Cover yourself."
- Sorrow in childbirth for the woman, Hagar.
- Struggle in survival for the man, Ishmael.
- The angel stood between Kadesh (a "holy" place) and Bered ("hail", perhaps indicating trouble ahead).