Genesis 16:14

Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 16:14

BSB

Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered.

AKJV

Why the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.

CPDV

Because of this, she called that well: 'The well of the one who lives and who sees me.' The same is between Kadesh and Bered.

ERV

Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.

NHEB

Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. Look, it is between Kadesh and Bered.

SMT

For this, the well was called, The well of him seeing me; behold, between Kadesh and between Bered.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 16:14

WhereforethewellH875Noun FemininewascalledH7121Verb Beer-lahai-roiH883Proper Name LocationbeholditisbetweenKadeshH6946Proper Name LocationandBeredH1260

Commentary for Genesis 16:14

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Overview of Genesis 16:14

Summary

Location named for well of divine encounter

Place

Beerlahairoi

Event

Well named after encounter

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC