"Hagar Encounters the Living God." Genesis 16:13.

Genesis 16:13 describes a significant moment in the story of Hagar, the maidservant of Sarai (later Sarah), and her encounter with the divine. In this verse, Hagar, who had fled from Sarai due to mistreatment, encounters an angel of the Lord by a spring of water in the wilderness. The angel speaks to Hagar, reassuring her and instructing her to return to Sarai and submit to her authority. The angel also promises Hagar that her descendants will be numerous and that she will bear a son named Ishmael, whose descendants will also be numerous. In response to this encounter, Hagar recognizes the divine presence and names the place "Beer-lahai-roi," which means "Well of the Living One Who Sees Me," acknowledging that she has seen the God who sees her. This moment marks a significant turning point in Hagar's life, as she gains comfort and affirmation from God in her distressing circumstances.