Genesis 16:13

Then she called the name of the Lord, who had spoken to her, El-roi (You are a God who sees me); for she said, “Have I seen God and am I still alive after I have looked upon him?”

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In The King James Version

And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?

In Context

12He will be like a wild donkey, his hand against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he will live at odds with all his relatives.

14Therefore the well is called Beer-lahai-roi, (it is between Kadesh and Bered)

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Cross References

Genesis 16:9Then the messenger of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress and submit yourself to her authority.”

Genesis 28:17And he was filled with awe and said, “This place is the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”

Genesis 32:30Jacob called the place Penuel, for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life has been saved.”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 16:11-15

The Promise Concerning Ishmael. ( b. c. 1911.) 10 And the angel of the Lord said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude. 11 And the angel of the Lord said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the Lord hath heard thy affliction. 12 And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren. 13 And she called… Read the whole commentary →

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