Genesis 16:7
New International Version
The angel of the LORD found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was the spring that is beside the road to Shur.

New Living Translation
The angel of the LORD found Hagar beside a spring of water in the wilderness, along the road to Shur.

English Standard Version
The angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur.

Berean Standard Bible
Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert—the spring along the road to Shur.

King James Bible
And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.

New King James Version
Now the Angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur.

New American Standard Bible
Now the angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur.

NASB 1995
Now the angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur.

NASB 1977
Now the angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the angel of Yahweh found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur.

Amplified Bible
But the Angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, on the road to [Egypt by way of] Shur.

Christian Standard Bible
The angel of the LORD found her by a spring in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur.

American Standard Version
And the angel of Jehovah found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.

Contemporary English Version
Hagar stopped to rest at a spring in the desert on the road to Shur. While she was there, the angel of the LORD came to her

English Revised Version
And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Messenger of the LORD found her by a spring in the desert, the spring on the way to Shur.

Good News Translation
The angel of the LORD met Hagar at a spring in the desert on the road to Shur

International Standard Version
The angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the desert on the road to Shur.

Majority Standard Bible
Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert?the spring along the road to Shur.

NET Bible
The LORD's angel found Hagar near a spring of water in the desert--the spring that is along the road to Shur.

New Heart English Bible
And an angel of God found her by a spring of water in the desert, by the spring on the way to Shur.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.

World English Bible
Yahweh’s angel found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain on the way to Shur.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the Messenger of YHWH finds her by the fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way [to] Shur,

Young's Literal Translation
And a messenger of Jehovah findeth her by the fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the messenger of Jehovah shall find her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the angel of the Lord having found her, by a fountain of water in the wilderness, which is in the way to Sur in the desert,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when the Angel of the Lord had found her, near the fountain of water in the wilderness, which is on the way to Shur in the desert,

New American Bible
The LORD’s angel found her by a spring in the wilderness, the spring on the road to Shur,

New Revised Standard Version
The angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain on the road to Gadar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH found her at a spring of waters in the wilderness in the road of Gadar.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And an angel of the Lord found her by the fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Sur.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Birth of Ishmael
6“Here,” said Abram, “your servant is in your hands. Do whatever you want with her.” Then Sarai treated Hagar so harshly that she fled from her. 7Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert— the spring along the road to Shur. 8“Hagar, servant of Sarai,” he said, “where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I am running away from my mistress Sarai,” she replied.…

Cross References
Exodus 3:2
There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed.

Judges 6:11-12
Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. / And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

Judges 13:3
The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.

Genesis 21:17
Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies.

Genesis 22:11
Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied.

Genesis 31:11
In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’

Numbers 22:22-23
Then God’s anger was kindled because Balaam was going along, and the angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him. / When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, she turned off the path and went into a field. So Balaam beat her to return her to the path.

1 Kings 19:5-7
Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”

Zechariah 1:11-12
And the riders answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.” / Then the angel of the LORD said, “How long, O LORD of Hosts, will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been angry these seventy years?”

Zechariah 3:1-2
Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?”

Matthew 1:20
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 2:13
When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”

Luke 1:11
Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.

Luke 1:26-28
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, / to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. / The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

Luke 2:9
Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.


Treasury of Scripture

And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.

found.

Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

the fountain.

Genesis 25:18
And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren.

Exodus 15:22
So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.

1 Samuel 15:7
And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until thou comest to Shur, that is over against Egypt.

Shur.

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Genesis 16
1. Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar to Abram.
4. Hagar, being afflicted for despising her mistress, runs away.
7. An angel commands her to return and submit herself,
10. promises her a numerous posterity,
12. and shows their character and condition.
13. Hagar names the place, and returns to Sarai.
15. Ishmael is born.
16. The age of Abram.














Now the Angel of the LORD
The phrase "Angel of the LORD" is significant in biblical theology, often interpreted as a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. The Hebrew term "mal'ak YHWH" suggests a divine messenger, distinct from other angels due to the authority and presence of God Himself. This encounter emphasizes God's personal involvement and care for individuals, even those marginalized like Hagar. It reflects the conservative Christian belief in God's omnipresence and His intimate concern for all His creation.

found Hagar
The word "found" indicates a deliberate action, suggesting that God actively seeks out those in distress. Hagar, an Egyptian servant, represents the outcast and the oppressed. Her being "found" by the Angel of the LORD highlights God's grace and mercy, reaching beyond ethnic and social boundaries. This aligns with the conservative Christian understanding of God's love and redemption being available to all people, regardless of their status or background.

by a spring of water
Water in the Bible often symbolizes life, sustenance, and purification. The spring in the desert represents God's provision and sustenance in times of need. In a spiritual sense, it can be seen as a metaphor for the living water that Christ offers, which quenches spiritual thirst. This imagery resonates with the conservative Christian view of Jesus as the source of eternal life and spiritual nourishment.

in the desert
The desert is a place of testing, isolation, and often symbolizes spiritual barrenness. Hagar's presence in the desert underscores her desperation and vulnerability. Yet, it is in this desolate place that God meets her, demonstrating His ability to bring hope and life into the most barren circumstances. This reflects the conservative Christian belief in God's sovereignty and His power to transform and redeem even the most hopeless situations.

the spring along the road to Shur
Shur is a region on the northeastern border of Egypt, indicating Hagar's attempt to return to her homeland. The specific mention of the road to Shur provides a geographical and historical context, grounding the narrative in a real-world setting. It also symbolizes a journey, both physical and spiritual, as Hagar encounters God and receives a promise for her future. This aligns with the conservative Christian perspective that God guides and directs the paths of His people, even when they are unaware of His presence.

(7) The angel of the Lord.--Heb., of Jehovah. (See Excursus at end of Book.)

In the way to Shur.--Hagar evidently fled by the usual route leading from Hebron past Beer-sheba to Egypt. The wilderness was that of Paran, in which Kadesh was situated. The fountain by which Hagar was sitting was on the road to Shur, which is a desert on the eastern side of Egypt, forming the boundary of the territory of the Ishmaelites (Genesis 25:18) and of the Amalekites (1Samuel 15:7; 1Samuel 27:8), and reached by the Israelites soon after crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 15:22; Numbers 33:8). It is now called J'afar. . . .

Verse 7. - And the angel of the Lord. Maleach Jehovah, elsewhere styled Maleach Elohim (Genesis 21:17; Genesis 31:11); supposed but wrongly to be a creature angel (Augustine, Origen, Jerome, Hofmann, Bamngarten, Tholuck, Delitzsch, Kurtz), for the reasons chiefly

(1) that the term angel commonly designates a class of spiritual beings (Genesis 19:1; Genesis 32:1; Job 4:18; Psalm 91:11; Matthew 13:41; John 20:12, et passim);

(2) that the ἄγγελος κυρίου of the New Testament (Matthew 1:20; Luke 2:9; Acts 12:7) is always a created angel;

(3) that the meaning of the term מַלְאָך, one sent, from לָאַך, to depute (Gesenius), one through whom work is executed, from לָאַך, to work (Keil), implies a certain degree of subordination, which is afterwards more distinctly recognized (1 Chronicles 21:27; Zechariah 1:12); . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now the Angel
מַלְאַ֧ךְ (mal·’aḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel

of the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

found
וַֽיִּמְצָאָ֞הּ (way·yim·ṣā·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

[Hagar] by
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

a spring
עֵ֥ין (‘ên)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of water
הַמַּ֖יִם (ham·ma·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

in the desert—
בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר (bam·miḏ·bār)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech

the spring
הָעַ֖יִן (hā·‘a·yin)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

along the road
בְּדֶ֥רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

to Shur.
שֽׁוּר׃ (šūr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7793: Shur -- a desert region Southwest of Palestine on eastern border of Egypt


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