Genesis 21:19
Genesis 21:19 in Multiple Translations
Then God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink.
And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
Then God made her eyes open, and she saw a water-spring, and she got water in the skin and gave the boy a drink.
God opened her eyes and she saw a well nearby. She went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink.
And God opened her eyes, and she sawe a well of water. so she went and filled the bottell with water, and gaue the boy drinke.
And God openeth her eyes, and she seeth a well of water, and she goeth and filleth the bottle [with] water, and causeth the youth to drink;
God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. She went, filled the container with water, and gave the boy a drink.
And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water: and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
And God opened her eyes: and she saw a well of water, and went and filled the bottle, and gave the boy to drink.
Then God showed her a well of water. So she went to the well and filled the container with water, and gave the boy a drink.
Then God showed her a water-hole. So she got up and filled her water bag, and she gave Ishmael a drink.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 21:19
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Genesis 21:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּפְקַ֤ח
אֱלֹהִים֙
אֶת
עֵינֶ֔י/הָ
וַ/תֵּ֖רֶא
בְּאֵ֣ר
מָ֑יִם
וַ/תֵּ֜לֶךְ
וַ/תְּמַלֵּ֤א
אֶת
הַ/חֵ֨מֶת֙
מַ֔יִם
וַ/תַּ֖שְׁקְ
אֶת
הַ/נָּֽעַר
וַ/יִּפְקַ֤ח
pâqach
H6491
to open
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֱלֹהִים֙
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עֵינֶ֔י/הָ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
וַ/תֵּ֖רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
בְּאֵ֣ר
bᵉʼêr
H875
well
N-fs
מָ֑יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
וַ/תֵּ֜לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
וַ/תְּמַלֵּ֤א
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/חֵ֨מֶת֙
chêmeth
H2573
bottle
Art | N-fs
מַ֔יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
וַ/תַּ֖שְׁקְ
shâqâh
H8248
to water
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/נָּֽעַר
naʻar
H5288
youth
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 21:19
וַ/יִּפְקַ֤ח
pâqach
H6491
"to open"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to open, like opening your eyes or ears to something new. It can also mean being observant and aware of your surroundings. In the Bible, it is used to describe physical and spiritual awakening.
Definition: 1) to open (the eyes) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to open (the eyes) 1a2) to open (the ears) 1b) (Niphal) to be opened
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: open. See also: Genesis 3:5; Psalms 146:8; Proverbs 20:13.
אֱלֹהִים֙
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֵינֶ֔י/הָ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
וַ/תֵּ֖רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
בְּאֵ֣ר
bᵉʼêr
H875
"well"
N-fs
A well or pit, like a water source, is what this word refers to. It can also mean a spring, and is often translated as a well or pit in the Bible.
Definition: well, pit, spring
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: pit, well. See also: Genesis 14:10; Genesis 29:3; Psalms 55:24.
מָ֑יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
וַ/תֵּ֜לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
וַ/תְּמַלֵּ֤א
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/חֵ֨מֶת֙
chêmeth
H2573
"bottle"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a leather bottle or waterskin, used to carry liquids. It is mentioned in Psalm 119 as a symbol of spiritual nourishment.
Definition: bottle, waterskin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: bottle. See also: Genesis 21:14; Genesis 21:19; Habakkuk 2:15.
מַ֔יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
וַ/תַּ֖שְׁקְ
shâqâh
H8248
"to water"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to give water or a drink to someone or something, often used in stories like Genesis and Exodus. It describes providing sustenance and care, like God giving water to the Israelites in the desert.
Definition: : watering(ANIMALS/PLANTS) 1) to give to drink, irrigate, drink, water, cause to drink water 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to water, irrigate 1a2) to water, give drink to 1b) (Pual) to be watered 1c) (Niphal) variant
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: cause to (give, give to, let, make to) drink, drown, moisten, water. See H7937 (שָׁכַר), H8354 (שָׁתָה). See also: Genesis 2:6; 1 Chronicles 11:17; Psalms 36:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/נָּֽעַר
naʻar
H5288
"youth"
Art | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means a young person, either a boy or a girl, from infancy to adolescence. It is used to describe the servants and attendants who worked for kings and other important people in the Old Testament, like King David's servants.
Definition: 1) a boy, lad, servant, youth, retainer 1a) boy, lad, youth 1b) servant, retainer
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). See also: Genesis 14:24; 1 Samuel 25:5; Psalms 37:25.
Study Notes — Genesis 21:19
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- Genesis 21:19 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 21:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 21:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 21:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
- Sermons on Genesis 21:19
Context — Sarah Turns against Hagar
17Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies.
18Get up, lift up the boy, and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.”
19Then God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink.
20And God was with the boy, and he grew up and settled in the wilderness and became a great archer. 21And while he was dwelling in the Wilderness of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt.Cross References
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| 1 | Numbers 22:31 | Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand. And Balaam bowed low and fell facedown. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 6:17–20 | Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. When they had entered Samaria, Elisha said, “O LORD, open the eyes of these men that they may see.” Then the LORD opened their eyes, and they looked around and discovered that they were in Samaria. |
| 3 | Isaiah 35:5–6 | Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. |
| 4 | Luke 24:16–31 | But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces. One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?” “What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people. Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place. Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive. Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had described. But Him they did not see.” Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, how slow are your hearts to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther. But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight. |
Genesis 21:19 Summary
This verse shows how God provided for Hagar and her son Ishmael when they were in desperate need of water. God opened Hagar's eyes to see a well of water, and she was able to give her son a drink. This verse teaches us that God is always with us and will provide for our needs, just like He did for the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 17:6). We can trust in God's faithfulness and love, knowing that He will take care of us, as stated in Psalm 36:9, which says that with God is the fountain of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God need to open Hagar's eyes to see the well of water?
God opened Hagar's eyes to show her that He was providing for her needs, just as He did for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 17:6 and Numbers 20:11, where He provided water from a rock.
What is the significance of the well of water in this verse?
The well of water represents God's provision and care for Hagar and her son Ishmael, demonstrating His faithfulness and love, as stated in Psalm 36:9, which says that with God is the fountain of life.
How does this verse relate to God's promise to Hagar in Genesis 21:18?
This verse shows that God is faithful to His promises, as He had just promised to make Ishmael into a great nation, and now He is providing for their immediate needs, as seen in Genesis 21:18, where God says He will make Ishmael into a great nation.
What can we learn from Hagar's experience in this verse?
We can learn that God is always with us, even in times of desperation and uncertainty, and that He will provide for our needs, just as He did for Hagar and Ishmael, as stated in Matthew 6:33, which says to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to us.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's provision in your life, and how can you trust Him to provide for your needs today?
- What are some ways you can seek God's guidance and care in times of uncertainty, just like Hagar did in this verse?
- How does this verse encourage you to trust in God's faithfulness and love, even when you can't see a way out of your current situation?
- What are some ways you can apply the principle of seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, as stated in Matthew 6:33, to your life today?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 21:19
And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water,.... Which she saw not before; not that she was really blind and had her eyes opened, or her sight restored, but they might be holden or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 21:19
And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
Not that her eyes were shut or blind before, but she saw not the well before; either because it was at some distance, or because her eyes were full of tears, and her mind distracted and heedless through excessive grief and fear; or because God withheld her eyes that she might not see it without his information. Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
Genesis 21:19 And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.Ver. 19. God opened her eyes, &c.] The well was there before, but she saw it not till her eyes were opened. So, till God irradiate both the organ and the object, we neither see nor suck those "breasts of consolation". We turn the back, and not the palm of the hand, to the staff of the promises.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
(19) A well of water.—Not a cistern, but a spring of living water. The mirage in the desert so wearies the traveller, that at last he turns in despair from what may be more truthful signs. But after her outburst of grief, Hagar would grow more calm, and, encouraged by the angel’s voice, she renews her search, and finds. As Abravanel notices, the well already existed, and was not created for Hagar’s use; for God, it is said, opened her eyes, that is, enabled her to see something that indicated the existence of water: trees probably rising round the spring, or some vegetable upgrowth.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
Verse 19. God opened her eyes] These words appear to me to mean no more than that God directed her to a well, which probably was at no great distance from the place in which she then was; and therefore she is commanded, Genesis 21:18, to support the lad, literally, to make her hand strong in his behalf-namely, that he might reach the well and quench his thirst.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 21:19
19. opened her eyes] What she had not seen before, Hagar suddenly received power to see. Cf. Numbers 22:31; 2 Kings 6:17; Luke 24:16; Luke 24:31. LXX φρέαρὕδατοςζῶντος, “a spring of living water,” in the desert.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 21:19
19. Opened her eyes — Enabling her now to discover what, in weariness and despair, she had failed to notice.
Sermons on Genesis 21:19
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Such a Smoke in the Soul by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that a person can possess true grace yet struggle with assurance due to the 'smoke' of doubts and fears that corruption creates within the soul. This obscu |
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The Man Whose Eye Is Opened by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the critical need for spiritual sight in his sermon 'The Man Whose Eye Is Opened', illustrating how spiritual blindness is a pervasive issue affecting b |
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Actuality or Reality by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of turning to the Word of God amidst the confusion and changing circumstances of the world. He quotes 2 Corinthians 4:18, which |
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Praise by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Elijah and his servant when they saw the mountains full of chariots, representing the enemy. The preacher emphasizes that when w |
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Angels Are Real by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basilia Schlink shares a story of a little boy who miraculously survives being run over by a truck. The boy claims that there were two angels protecting him during |
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(Through the Bible) 2 Kings by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the stories and lessons from the 2nd book of Kings, highlighting the different kings who ruled Israel and Judah, the consequences of their actions, the impo |
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Behold, the Mountain Was Full of Horses And by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the divine protection surrounding God's saints, illustrated by the vision of Elisha, where the mountains were full of horses and chariots of fire. He reassure |