Strong's Lexicon Beer Lachay Roi: "The Well of the Living One Who Sees Me" Original Word: בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words בְּאֵר (be'er, meaning "well"), לַחַי (lachay, meaning "of the living"), and רֹאִי (roi, meaning "seeing" or "vision"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Beer Lachay Roi, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of God seeing and providing is echoed in Greek terms related to divine providence and vision, such as πρόνοια (pronoia, meaning "providence"). Usage: Beer Lachay Roi is a place name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to a well in the Negev desert. The name signifies a location where God is perceived as a living presence who sees and cares for individuals. It is a testament to God's providence and watchfulness. Cultural and Historical Background: Beer Lachay Roi is first mentioned in the context of Hagar, the Egyptian maidservant of Sarai (Sarah), who fled from her mistress due to harsh treatment. In her distress, Hagar encountered the Angel of the Lord at this well, who comforted her and promised that her descendants would be numerous. The well became a symbol of divine encounter and reassurance. It is located between Kadesh and Bered in the southern region of Canaan, an area known for its arid conditions, making wells vital for survival. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom beer, chay and roeh Definition "well of the living One that sees me," a place in the desert NASB Translation Beer-lahai-roi (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי proper name, of a location (literally well of the living One that seeth me) **לַחַי perhaps originally I. לְחִי jaw(-bone); on proper name, of a location compared with לחי, γνάφος, see ᵐ5Judg 15:9 WeProl. 344 NesAJSL xiii {1897} 176. Genesis 16:14 (where explanation, from story of Hagar) Genesis 24:62; Genesis 25:11 (all J); perhaps name of ancient shrine or holy place, compare StaZAW ii. 347 & Di Genesis 16:14; west of Kadesh, compare Jerome below Barad, LagOnom. 101, 2nd ed. 135, see Rowlands in WilliamsHoly City, 489 TrumbullKadesh-Barnea 64. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Beer-lahai-roi From 'er and chay (with prefix) and ro'eh; well of a living (One) my Seer; Beer-Lachai-Roi, a place in the Desert -- Beer-lahai-roi. see HEBREW 'er see HEBREW chay see HEBREW ro'eh Forms and Transliterations רֹאִ֑י רֹאִֽי׃ ראי ראי׃ rō’î rō·’î roILinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 16:14 HEB: בְּאֵ֥ר לַחַ֖י רֹאִ֑י הִנֵּ֥ה בֵין־ NAS: was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, INT: was called the well Beer-lahai-roi behold is between Genesis 24:62 Genesis 25:11 |
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