KJV ORIGINAL
And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. She went over, filled the water container, and gave the boy a drink.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God provided exactly what Hagar and her son needed when they were dying of thirst in the desert - He opened her eyes to see the water that would save them.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Hagar and her son Ishmael were cast out into the wilderness by Abraham at Sarah's request. They had run out of water and were facing death from thirst in the desert. God heard the boy's cries and intervened to save them both.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save