September 6, 2003
Beer Lahai Roi
I would like to do a study on wells in the Bible. A particular well has fascinated me recently in my studies. It is called Beer Lahai Roi.
The name Beer Lahai Roi (Well of the One Who Lives and Sees Me) was given to this particular spring by Hagar (Gen. 26:13-15), as she fled from the abuses of her mistress, Sarah. Here, God appeared to her in a vision and told her that her son Ishmael (fathered by Abraham) would be the father of a great nation.
The only other place where the well is mentioned in Scripture is in chapters 25 and 26 of Genesis. Isaac (Abraham's other son, by Sarah) comes from there to meet his new bride, and then eventually settles there.
Some rudimentary observations on the two events which involve the well.
In The Case Of Hagar
She finds herself at the well as a result of a series of sins (the wrong choices of Abraham and Sarah)(16:1-6)
God seeks out Hagar (16:7)
God makes a promise to Hagar (16:10-12)
Hagar worships (16:13)
Hagar names the well (16:14)
God fulfills His promise (16:15)
In The Case Of Isaac
Isaac departs from Beer Lahai Roi to recieve his bride (24:62)
Isaac recieves his bride (24:66)
Isaac dwells at Beer Lahai Roi (25:11)
I know there is alot more that can be done with this passage. If anybody reading this has any insights, please don't hesitate to send them. This has piqued my interest, and I will be studying it a lot more in the days ahead.
Posted by Andrew on September 6, 2003 10:15 PM.
Comments
Posted by: Ronea Fowler at November 28, 2003 4:43 AM
I have the same question as Ronea. I just was reading that passage and it interested me so I'm doing an internet search and came upon this topic. Genesis 16:4 states, "That is why the well was called Beer Lahai Roi, it is still there between Kadesh and Bered." If I find something, I will let you know.
Posted by: Meghann at February 9, 2004 6:44 PM
I have started a new ministry the lord told me to name it "Beer Lahai Roi" from the scripture I was reading. I was just looking for more information, If you have any pass it on.
Hagar was a black women....this is great..tossed away ....and the lord saw her.
Posted by: Hudson at May 10, 2004 1:49 PM
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Does this well, still exist there today?