Genesis 16:14
“Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi ; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi,.... That is, the fountain where the angel found her, Gen 16:7; this, from…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 16:1-16
- The Birth of Ishmael 1. הנר hāgār, Hagar, “flight.” Hejrah, the flight of Muhammed. 7. מלאך mal'ak “messenger,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi - It appears, from Gen 16:7, that Hagar had sat down by a fountain or well…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 16:10-14
We may suppose that the angel having given Hagar that good counsel (Gen 16:9) to return to her mistress she immediately…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Beer-lahai-roi The R.V. marg. the well of the living one who seeth meis an impossible translation of the text. Another…
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