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?”

What does Genesis 16:13 mean?
Genesis 16:13 in the KJV reads, “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?” The verse stands at the emotional and theological center of Hagar’s flight into the wilderness, and its…
Read full commentaryDevotionalIn the Shadow of His Eye: A Journey of Recognition
In Genesis 16:13, we find a transformative moment in the life of Hagar: "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?" This verse encapsulates a profound realization of God's…
Read devotionalPrayerThe God Who Sees Me: A Prayer of Acknowledgment and Trust
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound encounter between Hagar and You, the living God. In the midst of her despair, she cried out and recognized Your presence with her. In Genesis 16:13, she named You, “Thou God seest me,” and with that…
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