Etymology and Meaning:
Beer-lahai-roi is a Hebrew term that translates to "Well of the Living One who sees me." This name reflects the profound encounter between Hagar, the Egyptian maidservant of Sarai, and the Angel of the LORD, as recorded in the Book of Genesis. The name signifies God's awareness and care for individuals, even in their distress.

Biblical References:
Beer-lahai-roi is mentioned primarily in the Book of Genesis. The first reference occurs in Genesis 16:14, where it is described as the location where Hagar encountered the Angel of the LORD after fleeing from Sarai. The passage states: "Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered." (Genesis 16:14).

The well is mentioned again in Genesis 24:62 and Genesis 25:11. In Genesis 24:62, it is noted as the dwelling place of Isaac: "Now Isaac had just returned from Beer-lahai-roi, for he was living in the Negev." (Genesis 24:62). After the death of Abraham, Genesis 25:11 records that Isaac settled near Beer-lahai-roi: "After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi." (Genesis 25:11).

Historical and Geographical Context:
Beer-lahai-roi is situated in the Negev region, a desert area in the southern part of ancient Canaan. The well's location between Kadesh and Bered suggests it was a significant landmark for travelers and shepherds in the region. The Negev's arid climate made wells vital for survival, serving as essential sources of water for both people and livestock.

Theological Significance:
The account of Beer-lahai-roi highlights several key theological themes. First, it underscores God's omnipresence and His ability to see and care for individuals in their affliction. Hagar's encounter with the Angel of the LORD at this well reveals God's compassion and His willingness to intervene in the lives of those who are marginalized or in distress.

Second, Beer-lahai-roi serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. The well becomes a place of divine encounter and blessing, as seen in the life of Isaac, who later dwells there. Isaac's presence at Beer-lahai-roi signifies continuity in God's covenantal relationship with Abraham's descendants.

Cultural and Spiritual Insights:
In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, wells were not only practical necessities but also places of social interaction and divine encounters. Beer-lahai-roi, as a well named after a divine encounter, would have held special significance for the patriarchal family and their descendants.

Spiritually, Beer-lahai-roi serves as a reminder of God's personal nature and His intimate involvement in the lives of His people. It encourages believers to trust in God's provision and to seek His presence, even in times of hardship and uncertainty. The narrative invites reflection on the ways God sees and responds to the needs of His people, offering hope and assurance of His unwavering care.Beer-Lahai-Roi

the well of him that liveth and seeth me

Beer-Lahai-Roi

Wells of him living, and seeing me, on the southwest border of Canaan, where Hagar was visited by an angel, Genesis 16:14.

I.e., "the well of him that liveth and seeth me," or, as some render it, "the well of the vision of life", the well where the Lord met with Hagar (Genesis 16:7-14). Isaac dwelt beside this well (24:62; 25:11). It has been identified with `Ain Muweileh, or Moilahhi, south-west of Beersheba, and about 12 miles W. from Kadesh-barnea. BEER-LAHAI-ROI

be-er-la-hi'-roi, be-er-la-hi-ro'-i (be'er lachai ro'i, "well of the Living One that seeth me"): "A fountain of water in the wilderness," "the fountain in the way to Shur" (Genesis 16:7-14). It was the scene of Hagar's theophany, and here Isaac dwelt for some time (Genesis 16:7; Genesis 24:62; Genesis 25:11). The site is in The Negeb between Kadesh and Bered (Genesis 16:14). Rowland identifies the well with the modern `Ain Moilaihhi, circa 50 miles South of Beersheba and 12 miles West of `Ain Kadis. Cheyne thinks that Hagar's native country, to which she was fleeing and from which she took a wife for Ishmael, was not Egypt (mitsrayim), but a north Arabian district called by the Assyrians Mucri (Encyclopedia Biblica).

S. F. Hunter

883. Beer Lachay Roi -- "well of the living One that sees me," a ...
... One that sees me," a place in the desert. Transliteration: Beer Lachay Roi Phonetic
Spelling: (be-ayr' lakh-ah'ee ro-ee') Short Definition: Beer-lahai-roi. ...
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Chapter xxv
... 11. And it came to pass after the death of Abraham that God blessed Isaac
his son, and Isaac took up his dwelling at Beer-lahai-roi,. ...
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Chapter xxiv
... maids.". 62, 63. And Isaac was coming back from having gone to Beer-lahai-
roi, for he dwelt in the land of the Negeb (the South). And ...
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Chapter xvi
... 14. Therefore the well came to be called Beer-lahai-roi (a well of the Living
One who seeth me). Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. ...
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Beerlahairoi (1 Occurrence)
... barnea. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BEER-LAHAI-ROI. be ... Biblica). SF Hunter.
Multi-Version Concordance Beerlahairoi (1 Occurrence). Genesis ...
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Beer-lahai-roi (3 Occurrences)
Beer-lahai-roi. Beerlahairoi, Beer-lahai-roi. Beer-la'hai-roi . Easton's Bible
Dictionary ... Beerlahairoi, Beer-lahai-roi. Beer-la'hai-roi . Reference Bible
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Beer-la'hai-roi (3 Occurrences)
... Beer-lahai-roi, Beer-la'hai-roi. Beer-la-hai-roi . ... Genesis 16:14 Wherefore the
well was called 'Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. ...
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Lahai (3 Occurrences)
... Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called BeerLahaiRoi. ... Genesis 24:62 Isaac came
from the way of BeerLahaiRoi, for he lived in the land of the South. ...
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Roi (3 Occurrences)
... Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called BeerLahaiRoi. ... Genesis 24:62 Isaac came
from the way of BeerLahaiRoi, for he lived in the land of the South. ...
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Beer (15 Occurrences)
... Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called BeerLahaiRoi. ... Genesis 24:62 Isaac came
from the way of BeerLahaiRoi, for he lived in the land of the South. ...
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Lahai-roi (2 Occurrences)
... LAHAI-ROI. la-hi'-roi, la-hi-ro'-i, la'hi-roi (lachay ro'i). See BEER-LAHAI-ROI. ...
Genesis 24:62 And Isaac came from the way of Beer-lahai-roi. ...
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Bered (2 Occurrences)
... The well Beer-lahai-roi was "between Kadesh and Bered." The Onkelos Targum renders
it Chaghra', which is the usual equivalent of Shur, while the Jerusalem ...
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Isaac (127 Occurrences)
... After the death and burial of his father he took up his residence at Beer-lahai-
roi (25:7-11), where his two sons, Esau and Jacob, were born (21-26), the ...
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Kadeshbarnea (9 Occurrences)
... Abraham dwelt near Kadesh, and it was at Beer-lahai-roi between Kadesh and Bered
that the Angel of Yahweh appeared to Hagar (Genesis 14:7; Genesis 16:14 ...
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