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Genesis 16:14
New English Translation
Genesis 16:14
New English Translation
14 That is why the well was called[a] Beer Lahai Roi.[b] (It is located[c] between Kadesh and Bered.)
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- Genesis 16:14 tn The verb does not have an expressed subject and so is rendered as passive in the translation.
- Genesis 16:14 sn The Hebrew name Beer Lahai Roi (בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי, beʾer lakhay roʾi) means “The well of the Living One who sees me.” The text suggests that God takes up the cause of those who are oppressed.
- Genesis 16:14 tn Heb “look.” The words “it is located” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
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