Lahai-Roi
LocationsGeographical Setting
Lahai-roi is a toponym appearing in the Genesis narrative, traditionally identified as a well or settlement in the Negev region.
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A location in the Negev mentioned in Genesis 16:14 and 25:11 as the site of the well where Hagar encountered the angel of the Lord and where Ishmael dwelt after Abraham's death.
What is the meaning of Lahai-Roi in the Bible?
A location in the Negev mentioned in Genesis 16:14 and 25:11 as the site of the well where Hagar encountered the angel of the Lord and where Ishmael dwelt after Abraham's death.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Lahai-roi clarifies the geographical setting of Hagar's exile and Ishmael's early life, providing context for the ancestral narratives in Genesis.
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