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Isaac came from the way of Beer-lahai-roi. For he lived in the land of the South.
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A Place of Providence
Commentators consistently identify Beer-lahai-roi as the well where God met Hagar in her distress (Genesis 16). Scholars explain that Isaac's presence at this specific location, known for God's direct intervention and care, is significant. It's a fitting place for the heir of the promise to be while awaiting his own providentially-chosen bride.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
26. קרד qādad — “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh — “bow the body.”
29. לבן lābān — “Laban, white.”
In this circum…
19th Century
Anglican
The well Lahai-roi.—Hagar’s well (Genesis 16:14), situated in the “south country,” that is, the Negeb (). The oasis ar…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi The well at which the angel met with Hagar, when she fled from her mistr…
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