Genesis 16:13

And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 16:13

BSB
So Hagar gave this name to the LORD who had spoken to her: "You are the God who sees me," for she said, "Here I have seen the One who sees me!"
AKJV
And she called the name of the LORD that spoke to her, You God see me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that sees me?
CPDV
Then she called upon the name of the Lord who had spoken to her: "You are the God who has seen me." For she said, "Certainly, here I have seen the back of the one who sees me."
ERV
And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou art a God that seeth: for she said, Have I even here looked after him that seeth me?
NHEB
She called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, "You are El Roi," for she said, "Here I have seen the one who sees me."
SMT
And she will call the name of Jehovah, having spoken to her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Here also I looked after him seeing me.

Commentary for Genesis 16:13

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Overview of Genesis 16:13
Summary
Woman names God for seeing her affliction
Place
Wilderness
Event
Hagar recognizes God's awareness
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Blessing