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.
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.
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
In the biblical narrative, Hagar, an Egyptian servant of Sarah, was sent away into the desert with her son Ishmael by Abraham at Sarah's insistence due to family conflicts. Hagar and Ishmael were struggling in the wilderness, running out of water and fearing death, which highlighted God's concern for the vulnerable. God miraculously intervened by opening Hagar's eyes to a nearby well, providing for their immediate needs and ensuring their survival.
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