Genesis 16:14 — Word Study
WLCעַל־ כֵּן֙ קָרָ֣א לַבְּאֵ֔ר בְּאֵ֥ר לַחַ֖י רֹאִ֑י הִנֵּ֥ה בֵין־ קָדֵ֖שׁ וּבֵ֥ין בָּֽרֶד׃
BSAThereforeʻal [on account of this, for this reason] the wellbᵉʼêr [spring, water source] was calledqârâʼ■ [named, designated as] Beer-lahai-roiBᵉʼêr la-Chay Rôʼîy [the well of the Living One seeing me, the well of the One who sees, between Kadesh and Bered, in the area of Kadesh and Bered] It is locatedhinnêh [situated, found] betweenbêyn [in the midst of, among] KadeshQâdêsh [a holy place, a city in southern Judah] and BeredBered [a place in southern Palestine]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| עַל־ | there- | Preposition |
| כֵּן֙ | -fore | Adverb |
| קָרָ֣א | someone called | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| לַבְּאֵ֔ר | the well | Preposition, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| בְּאֵ֥ר | Beer | Noun proper |
| לַחַ֖י | Lahai | Noun proper |
| רֹאִ֑י | Roi | Noun proper |
| הִנֵּ֥ה | there! | Particle |
| בֵין־ | [it is] between | Prep |
| קָדֵ֖שׁ | Kadesh | Noun proper |
| וּבֵ֥ין | and between | Conjunction |
| בָּֽרֶד׃ | Bered | Noun proper |
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| BSB | Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered. |
| KJV | Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. |
| ASV | Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. |
| YLT | therefore hath one called the well, 'The well of the Living One, my beholder;' lo, between Kadesh and Bered. |
| WEB | Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. |
| BBE | So that fountain was named, Fountain of Life and Vision: it is between Kadesh and Bered. |
All translations agree on the naming of the well as Beer-lahai-roi.
The sentence consists of a main clause followed by a subordinate clause indicating location.
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Deep Study — Genesis 16:14
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Context — Hagar and the Wellgenerated
Genesis 16:14 recounts how Hagar, after being seen by God, names the well Beer-lahai-roi, which means 'the well of the Living One seeing me.' This moment highlights Hagar's recognition of God's presence and care for her, as she acknowledges having encountered the One who sees her. The narrative is set in the wilderness, emphasizing themes of survival and divine provision.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 21:31 | So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath. |
| 2 | Genesis 24:62 | Now Isaac had just returned from Beer-lahai-roi, for he was living in the Negev. |
| 3 | Genesis 25:11 | After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi. |
| 4 | Numbers 13:26 | and they went back to Moses, Aaron, and the whole congregation of Israel in the Wilderness of Paran at Kadesh. They brought back a report for the whole congregation and showed them the fruit of the land. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בְּאֵר, la.be.'Ergenerated
The Hebrew word בְּאֵר (*be'er*) refers to a well or pit, often created by digging, and can denote a spring as well. In this context, it signifies a vital water source in the desert, emphasizing the importance of water for life and survival.
The use of בְּאֵר here is significant as it connects to Hagar's experience of divine revelation. The well is not just a physical location but also a spiritual marker of her encounter with God, who sees and cares for her.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered similarly across translations, with all versions referring to the well as Beer-lahai-roi.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb is קָרָ֣א, someone called, which governs the entire clause. The structure is straightforward, with the verb leading into the naming of the well and its location.
The sentence flows logically, first stating the action of naming, followed by the well's designation and its geographical context, which is typical in Hebrew narrative style.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew קָרָ֣א is rendered as ἐκάλεσεν, which means 'called.' This choice reflects a direct translation of the action of naming, maintaining the focus on the significance of the well's name.
The Greek term emphasizes the act of calling, similar to the Hebrew, but does not carry additional interpretive weight, indicating a straightforward translation.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 16:14 tells us that Hagar named the well Beer-lahai-roi after she encountered God, who saw her in her distress. This well is located between Kadesh and Bered, marking a significant moment in her life as she recognized God's presence.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Beer-lahai-roi means 'the well of the Living One seeing me,' reflecting Hagar's experience of divine sight.
Hagar named the well to commemorate her encounter with God, who acknowledged her plight.
The location between Kadesh and Bered signifies a place of refuge and divine provision in the wilderness.
This verse highlights God's care for Hagar and her son, Ishmael, amidst their struggles in the wilderness.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I recognize moments in my life where I have felt seen or cared for by God?
- What does it mean for me to acknowledge God's presence in difficult situations?
- In what ways can I share my experiences of God's provision with others?
- How does understanding the significance of names in the Bible deepen my faith?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 16:14 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi,.... That is, the fountain where the angel found her, Genesis 16:7; this, from the appearance of God to her at it, was afterwards called by her and others
Read John Gill on Genesis 16 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi - well of life of vision; i:e., of life after seeing God.
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 16 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThis name may have respect, either, 1. To God, The well of him that liveth (i.e. of the true and living God) and seeth me, i.e. taketh care of me. Or, 2. To Hagar, The well of her that liveth, i.e. who though she gave up herself for dead and lost, yet now is likely to live, both in her person and in her posterity, and seeth, or did see, namely, God present with her.
Read Matthew Poole on Genesis 16 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsGenesis 16:14 Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, [it is] between Kadesh and Bered.Ver. 14. Beer-lahai-roi,] i.e., "The well of him that liveth and seeth me," that is, of the living God, who hath seen to my safety. So rich men are "charged" to "trust not in uncertain riches, but in God," who both "liveth" and "giveth".
Read John Trapp on Genesis 16 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(14) Beer-lahai-roi.—That is, Well of the living-seeing (of God), the well where God has been seen, and the beholder still lives. It became afterwards a favourite dwelling-place of Isaac (Genesis 25:11), and was probably, therefore, surrounded by pastures, but its site has not been identified. For Kadesh see Genesis 14:7. Bered is absolutely unknown.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Genesis 16 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 14. Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi] It appears, from Genesis 16:7, that Hagar had sat down by a fountain or well of water in the wilderness of Shur, at which the Angel of the Lord found her; and, to commemorate the wonderful discovery which God had made of himself, she called the name of the well אר לחי ראי beer-lachai-roi, "A well to the Living One who seeth me." Two things seem implied here: 1. A dedication of the well to Him who had appeared to her; and, 2. Faith in the promise: for he who is the Living One, existing in all generations, must have it ever in his power to accomplish promises which are to be fulfilled through the whole lapse of time.
Read AdamClarke on Genesis 16 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges14. Beer-lahai-roi] The R.V. marg. the well of the living one who seeth me is an impossible translation of the text. Another rendering is, “Well of the Seeing alive,” i.e. “Where one sees God and remains alive.” The popular belief was, that he who saw God would die. See previous note. Probably the name Beer-lahai-roi was explained by a popular etymology which connected its pronunciation with the sound of the Hebrew words ḥ ?ai = “living” and roi = “vision.” A well, or spring, in a desert was generally deemed by the early nomad peoples to be frequented by a Divine presence. between Kadesh and Bered] For Kadesh, see note on Genesis 14:7. Bered has not been identified. Hagar’s well is commonly…
Read Cambridge on Genesis 16 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible14. Beer-lahai-roi — αΰψμηιψΰι, well of life of sight, or, well of living vision; that is: well where one saw God and remained alive after the vision. This well is mentioned again in Genesis 24:62; Genesis 25:11.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Genesis 16 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered.
Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered.
That is why the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. (It is located between Kadesh and Bered.)
Tyndale line
Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
Wherefore the well was called Beer-la-hai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
Wherefore the well was called, Beerlahai-roi. lo, it is betweene Kadesh and Bered.
Strictly literal
Therefore the well was named Beer-lahai-roi: behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
therefore hath one called the well, 'The well of the Living One, my beholder;' lo, between Kadesh and Bered.
Therefore has one called the well, “The well of the Living One, my beholder”; behold, between Kadesh and Bered.
Wherefore the well was called Beerlachai-roi: behold, it is between Kadesh and Bared.
Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
From the Latin
Therefore she called that well, The well of him that liveth and seeth me. The same is between Cades and Barad.
Simplified
That's why the well is called “the Well of the Living One who Sees Me.” It's still there, between Kadesh and Bered.
So that fountain was named, Fountain of Life and Vision: it is between Kadesh and Bered.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Samaritan Pentateuch differ slightly, with the Samaritan version using קראה (called) instead of קָרָ֣א, and לחי ראה (Beer Lahai Roi) instead of בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי. The Septuagint aligns closely with the Masoretic Text, with most words matching.
עַל־ כֵּן֙ קָרָ֣א לַבְּאֵ֔ר בְּאֵ֥ר לַחַ֖י רֹאִ֑י הִנֵּ֥ה בֵין־ קָדֵ֖שׁ וּבֵ֥ין בָּֽרֶד׃
9 of the 12 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
על כן קראה לבאר באר לחי ראה הנה בין קדשׁ ובין ברד
2 words differ from the Masoretic Text: קראה (call), לחי ראה (Beer Lahai Roi)
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Lexicons — every word in Genesis 16:14
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Prep — PrepositionHR
The Hebrew word כֵּן (*ken*) is built from the root meaning 'set upright.' It functions as an adjective meaning 'right,' 'veritable,' or 'honest,' and as an adverb meaning 'so,' 'therefore,' or 'thus.' It appears in various contexts, often indicating manner or relation, and is used in phrases like 'forasmuch as.'
כֵּן adj. right, veritable, honest
right
veritable, true
pl. concr. honest (men)
base
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
כֵּן adv. so
base
H3651a כֵּן adj. right, veritable, honest H3651b כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as H3651c כֵּן so
3651 ken kane
from 3559; properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as
adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction)
rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and
relation; often with other particles):--+ after that
(this, -ward, -wards), as ... as, + (for-)asmuch as yet, + be
(for which) cause, + following, howbeit, in (the) like
(manner, -wise), X the more, right, (even) so, state,
straightway, such (thing), surely, + there (where)-fore, this,
thus, true, well, X you.
see HEBREW for 03559
כֵּן (ken) — right.
adv
adj
1) right, just, honest, true, veritable
1a) right, just, honest
1b) correct
1c) true, veritable
[כִּי עַל] כֵּן ([ki al] ken) — as.
adv
forasmuch as, since
כֵּן (ken) — so.
adv
1) so, therefore, thus
1a) thus, so
1b) just so
1c) therefore
1d) so...as (paired with adv)
1e) then
1f) forasmuch as (in phrase)
1g) (with prep)
1g1) therefore, this being so (specific)
1g2) hitherto
1g3) therefore, on this ground (general)
1g4) afterwards
1g5) in such case
Aramaic equivalent: ken (כֵּן "thus" H3652)
HD — AdverbHD
The Hebrew word קָרָא (qara') is a primitive root meaning to call, proclaim, or read. It encompasses a range of actions including calling out, crying for help, reading aloud, and summoning. The word can also imply being called or named in various contexts. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
קָרָא 724 vb. call, proclaim, read
Qal
call, cry, utter a loud sound
call, cry
call unto some one
cry for help
proclaim
read aloud
read to oneself
summon
call = name
Niph.
reflex.
pass. be called
Pu. be called
base
H7121 קָרָא call, proclaim, read .. . call, cry, utter a loud sound
. call, cry
. . call unto some one
. cry for help
. proclaim
. . read aloud
. read to oneself
. summon
. call = name
. . reflex.
. pass. be called
. be called
7121 qara' kaw-raw'
a primitive root (rather identical with 7122 through the idea
of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly,
address by name, but used in a wide variety of
applications):--bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for,
forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite,
mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(- ation),
pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
see HEBREW for 07122
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call to.
: call_to/invite/entreat
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow
1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to call oneself
1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named
1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call by.
: call_by/name
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
בְּאֵר (be'er) refers to a well or pit, often created by digging. It can denote a spring as well. The term appears in Genesis 26:21 and is also used as a proper noun for a location in the desert, situated north of Eleutheropolis.
בְּאֵר n.f. Gn 26:21 well, pit
a well, often as made by digging
pit
as n.pr.loc.
a station of Isr. in desert
8 miles north of Eleutheropolis
base
H875 בְּאֵר well, pit
875 'er be-ayr'
from 874; a pit; especially a well:--pit, well.
see HEBREW for 0874
בְּאֵר (be.er) — well.
well, pit, spring
Prep | N-fs — Preposition · noun common feminine singular absoluteHRd/Ncfsa
(1) (be'er; compare Arabic bi'r, "well" or "cistern"; usually artificial: "And Isaac's servants digged (dug) in the valley, and found there a well of springing (margin "living") water" (Ge 26:19); some times covered: "Jacob .... rolled the stone from the well's mouth" (Ge 29:10). Be'er may also be a pit: "The vale of Siddim was full of slime pits" (Ge 14:10); "the pit of destruction" (Ps 55:23).
(2) (bor), usually "pit": "Let us slay him, and cast him into one of the pits" (Ge 37:20); may be "well": "drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem" (2Sa 23:16).
Well
(Heb. beer), to be distinguished from a fountain (Heb. ‘ain). A “beer” was a deep shaft, bored far under the rocky surface by the art of man, which contained water which percolated through the strata in its sides. Such wells were those of Jacob and Beersheba, etc. (see Gen. 21:19, 25, 30, 31; 24:11; 26:15, 18-25, 32, etc.). In the Pentateuch this word beer, so rendered, occurs twenty-five times.
Wells in Palestine are usually excavated from the solid limestone rock, sometimes with steps to descend into them. (Genesis 24:16) The brims are furnished with a curb or low wall of stone, bearing marks of high antiquity in the furrows worn by the ropes used in drawing water. It was on a curb of this sort that our Lord sat when he conversed with the woman of Samaria, (John 4:6) and it was this, the usual stone cover, which the woman placed on the mouth of the well at Bahurim, (2 Samuel 17:19) where the Authorized Version weakens the sense by omitting the article. The usual methods for raising water are the following: The rope and bucket, or waterskin. (Genesis 24:14-20;
בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי n.pr.loc. (lit. well of the living One that seeth me)
base
H883 בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי (lit. well of the living One that seeth me)
883 B'er la-Chay Ro'iy be-ayr' lakh-ah'ee ro-ee'
from 875 and 2416 (with prefix) and 7203; well of a living
(One) my Seer; Beer-Lachai-Roi, a place in the
Desert:--Beer-lahai-roi.
see HEBREW for 0875
see HEBREW for 02416
see HEBREW for 07203
בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי (be.er la.chay ro.i) — Beer-lahai-roi.
§ Beer-lahai-roi = "well of the Living One seeing me"
a well west of Kadesh, south of Israel
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
be'-er (be'er; phrear; Latin puteus = "well"):
(1) A station on the march of the Israelites to the North of the Arnon (Nu 21:16). Here it was that they sang round the well this song: `Spring up O well; greet it with song, Well, that the princes have dug, The nobles of the people have bored, With the scepter--with their staves' (Nu 21:16 ff). The place is not identified.
(2) The town to which Jotham fled from his brother Abimelech after declaring his parable from Mt. Gerizim (Jud 9:21). This may be identical with BEEROTH, which see.
Beer
Well. (1.) A place where a well was dug by the direction of Moses, at the forty-fourth station of the Hebrews in their wanderings (Num. 21:16-18) in the wilderness of Moab. (See WELL.)
(2.) A town in the tribe of Judah to which Jotham fled for fear of Abimelech (Judg. 9:21). Some have identified this place with Beeroth.
(a well). One of the latest halting-places of the Israelites, lying beyond the Arnon. (Numbers 21:16-18) This is possibly the BEER-ELIM of (Isaiah 15:8) A place to which Jotham, the son of Gideon, fled for fear of his brother Abimelech. (Judges 9:21)
A well,
1. A station of the Hebrews in Moab, where God gave them water, Nu 21:16-18; Isa 15:8.
2. A town in Judah, according to Eusebius and Jerome a few miles west of Jerusalem, near Beth-shemesh. Jotham took refuge there from his brother Abimelech, Jud 9:21.
בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי n.pr.loc. (lit. well of the living One that seeth me)
base
H883 בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי (lit. well of the living One that seeth me)
883 B'er la-Chay Ro'iy be-ayr' lakh-ah'ee ro-ee'
from 875 and 2416 (with prefix) and 7203; well of a living
(One) my Seer; Beer-Lachai-Roi, a place in the
Desert:--Beer-lahai-roi.
see HEBREW for 0875
see HEBREW for 02416
see HEBREW for 07203
בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי (be.er la.chay ro.i) — Beer-lahai-roi.
§ Beer-lahai-roi = "well of the Living One seeing me"
a well west of Kadesh, south of Israel
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי n.pr.loc. (lit. well of the living One that seeth me)
base
H883 בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי (lit. well of the living One that seeth me)
883 B'er la-Chay Ro'iy be-ayr' lakh-ah'ee ro-ee'
from 875 and 2416 (with prefix) and 7203; well of a living
(One) my Seer; Beer-Lachai-Roi, a place in the
Desert:--Beer-lahai-roi.
see HEBREW for 0875
see HEBREW for 02416
see HEBREW for 07203
בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי (be.er la.chay ro.i) — Beer-lahai-roi.
§ Beer-lahai-roi = "well of the Living One seeing me"
a well west of Kadesh, south of Israel
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
הִנֵּה (hinneh) is a Hebrew word meaning 'behold' or 'lo!' It serves as a demonstrative particle used to draw attention, appearing in contexts such as Genesis 19:2. The word is derived from a prolongation of another Hebrew term, but the entries do not provide further details on its usage beyond this.
הִנֵּה, once הִנֶּה־ Gn 19:2, demonstr.part. lo!, behold!
base
H2009 הִנֵּה, הִנֶּה־ lo!, behold!
2009 hinneh hin-nay'
prolongation for 2005; lo!:--behold, lo, see.
see HEBREW for 02005
הִנֵּה (hin.neh) — behold.
behold, lo, see, if
Part — ParticleHTj
בַּ֫יִן (beyn) is a noun meaning 'interval' or 'space between.' It primarily functions as a preposition meaning 'between' or 'among,' and can also indicate distinctions or choices. The dual form בֵּנַ֫יִם refers specifically to the space between two entities, such as armies. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement.
בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between
always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
base
H996 בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between . always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
. Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
996 beyn bane
(sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly,
the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from 995; a
distinction; but used only as a prep, between (repeated before
each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction,
either...or:--among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), +
from (the widest), X in, out of, whether (it be...or), within.
see HEBREW for 0995
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between.
: between
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between: among.
: among
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
A sub-meaning of ben (בַּ֫יִן ": between" H0996)
Prep — PrepHAcmsc
קָדֵשׁ (Qadesh) refers to a sanctuary or a holy place, specifically a city located in the southern region of Judah. It is identified with Kadesh-barnea and is noted for its sacred significance. The entries highlight its connection to the concept of holiness and its geographical importance, but do not present any significant disagreements among the lexicons.
קָדֵשׁ n.pr.loc. (sacred)
in S. of Judah = ק׳ בַּרְנֵעַ
Hittite capital on the Orontes, N. of Damascus, towards Hamath
base
H6946 קָדֵשׁ (sanctuary)
6946 Qadesh kaw-dashe'
the same as 6945; sanctuary; Kadesh, a place in the
Desert:--Kadesh. Compare 6947.
see HEBREW for 06945
see HEBREW for 06947
קָדֵשׁ (qa.desh) — Kadesh.
§ Kadesh = "holy"
a city in the extreme south of Judah
same as 'Kedesh' and 'Kadesh-barnea'
קָדֵשׁ (qa.desh) — (Meribath)-kadesh.
Combined with me.ri.vah (מְרִיבָה "Meribah" H4809H)
§ Kadesh = "holy"
a city in the extreme south of Judah
same as 'Kedesh' and 'Kadesh-barnea'
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
See KADESH-BARNEA.
Kadesh
The sacred city of the Hittites, on the left bank of the Orontes, about 4 miles south of the Lake of Homs. It is identified with the great mound Tell Neby Mendeh, some 50 to 100 feet high, and 400 yards long. On the ruins of the temple of Karnak, in Egypt, has been found an inscription recording the capture of this city by Rameses II. (See PHARAOH.) Here the sculptor “has chiselled in deep work on the stone, with a bold execution of the several parts, the procession of the warriors, the battle before Kadesh, the storming of the fortress, the overthrow of the enemy, and the camp life of the Egyptians.” (See HITTITES.)
holiness
בַּ֫יִן (beyn) is a noun meaning 'interval' or 'space between.' It primarily functions as a preposition meaning 'between' or 'among,' and can also indicate distinctions or choices. The dual form בֵּנַ֫יִם refers specifically to the space between two entities, such as armies. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement.
בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between
always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
base
H996 בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between . always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
. Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
996 beyn bane
(sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly,
the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from 995; a
distinction; but used only as a prep, between (repeated before
each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction,
either...or:--among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), +
from (the widest), X in, out of, whether (it be...or), within.
see HEBREW for 0995
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between.
: between
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between: among.
: among
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
A sub-meaning of ben (בַּ֫יִן ": between" H0996)
HC/Acmsc — ConjunctionHC/Acmsc
בֶּ֫רֶד (Bered) refers to both a place near Kadesh in southern Palestine and a man from the tribe of Ephraim. The name means 'hail' and is associated with an Israelite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:20, who is a descendant of Shuthelah. The entries consistently identify Bered as both a geographical location and a personal name.
בֶּ֫רֶד
n.pr.loc. near Kadesh
n.pr.m. an Ephraimite
base
H1260 בֶּ֫רֶד . near Kadesh
. an Ephraimite
1260 Bered beh'red
from 1258; hail; Bered, the name of a place south of
Palestine, also of an Israelite:--Bered.
see HEBREW for 01258
בֶּ֫רֶד (be.red) — Bered.
§ Bered = "hail"
a place in the south of Palestine, near Kadesh, near the well Lahairoi
בֶּ֫רֶד (be.red) — Bered.
A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.20;
son of: Shuthelah (H7803);
brother of: Eran (H6197);
father of: Tahath (H8480I)
§ Bered = "hail"
1) a son or descendant of Ephraim
2) a place in the south of Palestine, near Kadesh, near the well Lahairoi
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Bered
Hail. (1.) A town in the south of Palestine (Gen. 16:14), in the desert of Shur, near Lahai-roi.
(2.) A son of Shuthelah, and grandson of Ephraim (1 Chr. 7:20).
(hail). A place in the south of Palestine, near the well Lahairoi. (Genesis 16:14) A son or descendant of Ephraim, (1 Chronicles 7:20) possibly identical with Becher in (Numbers 26:35)
hail