Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Meaning:The term "Roi" is derived from the Hebrew word "רֹאִי" (ro'i), which means "seeing" or "vision." It is most notably associated with the name "El Roi," meaning "The God Who Sees Me," a name for God that appears in the Old Testament.
Biblical References:The name "El Roi" is found in the Book of Genesis, specifically in the narrative concerning Hagar, the Egyptian maidservant of Sarai (later Sarah), the wife of Abram (later Abraham). This name is significant in the context of God's omniscience and His personal care for individuals.
Genesis 16:13 :In
Genesis 16, Hagar encounters the Angel of the Lord after fleeing from Sarai's harsh treatment. The Angel comforts her and promises that her descendants will be too numerous to count. In response to this divine encounter, Hagar declares, "You are the God who sees me," and she names the place Beer-lahai-roi, which means "well of the Living One who sees me." The verse states: "So Hagar gave this name to the LORD who had spoken to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'Here I have seen the One who sees me.'"
Theological Significance:The name "El Roi" emphasizes God's attribute of omniscience and His intimate involvement in the lives of His people. It reflects the belief that God is not distant or detached but is actively aware of and concerned with the circumstances of individuals. This encounter with Hagar highlights God's compassion and His willingness to reach out to those who are marginalized or in distress.
Cultural and Historical Context:In the ancient Near Eastern context, names held significant meaning and were often reflective of personal experiences or divine encounters. Hagar's naming of God as "El Roi" is a profound acknowledgment of her personal experience with the divine, marking a moment of revelation and comfort in her life.
Application for Believers:For believers, the name "El Roi" serves as a reminder of God's constant presence and His ability to see and understand the struggles and needs of His people. It encourages trust in God's provision and care, even in times of isolation or difficulty. The account of Hagar and the revelation of God as "El Roi" can inspire faith in God's attentive nature and His readiness to intervene in the lives of those who call upon Him.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
EL ROI(Genesis 16:13 margin).
SeeGOD, NAMES OF.
Strong's Hebrew
883. Beer LachayRoi -- "well of the living One that sees me," a...Beer Lachay
Roi. 882, 883. Beer Lachay
Roi. 884 . "well of the living
One that sees me," a place in the desert. Transliteration
...7210.roi -- looking, seeing, sight
... 7209, 7210.roi. 7211 . looking, seeing, sight. Transliteration:roi Phonetic
Spelling: (ro-ee') Short Definition: appearance.... 7209, 7210.roi. 7211 ....
7473.roi -- shepherd
... 7472, 7473.roi. 7474 . shepherd. Transliteration:roi Phonetic Spelling:
(ro-ee') Short Definition: shepherd.... 7472, 7473.roi. 7474 . Strong's Numbers
Library
The Scientific Aspects of Positivism.
... author proposed "Reorganiser, sans Dieu niroi, Par le culte systematique
de l'Humanite,". the shattered frame of modern society. In...
Chapter xxv
... 11. And it came to pass after the death of Abraham that God blessed Isaac
his son, and Isaac took up his dwelling at Beer-lahai-roi,....
Chapter xvi
... And she called the name of Yahweh who spoke unto her, Thou art ElRoi (a God of
seeing); for she said: Have I indeed here been permitted to look after Him who...
Appendix (D).
... (Referred to at p.60.). "APR??S avoir examin?? avec soin les MSS. de la
Biblioth??que duRoi," (says the P??re Simon in his Hist. Crit....
Appendix (D). Some Account of victor of Antioch's Commentary on S....
... which contain Victor's Work. (Referred to at p.60.) "Apres avoir examine avec soin
les MSS. de la Bibliotheque duRoi," (says the Pere Simon in his Hist. Crit....
The Story of Rebekah.
... so God had ordered it. Isaac dwelt by the well Lahai-roi, and one evening
he walked into the fields to meditate. As he lifted up...
Growth by Transplanting
... Thanks partly to the indifference of the king, who seems to have been rather aroi
faineant in the hands of his energetic maire du palais, and to have been...
Jehovah. The "I Am. "
... He is our Peace (Judges vi). JehovahRoi"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
(Psalm 23). Jehovah-Tsidkenu, the Lord is our righteousness (Jeremiah 23)....
The Pioneer's Influence Upon a Nation's Ideals.
... The tradition of the revelation to Hagar also represented the popular explanation
of the sanctity of the famous desert shrine Beer-lahal-roi....
The Breach with Gregory of Nazianzus.
... [196] cf. Greg. Naz. Ep. 50. [197] cf. De Joinville's happy illustration
of this in Histoire duroi Saint Louis, p. 18. Ed. 1617....
Thesaurus
Roi (3 Occurrences)... Standard Bible Encyclopedia EL
ROI. (Genesis 16:13 margin). See GOD, NAMES OF.
...Roi (3 Occurrences). Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai
Roi.
...Lahai-roi (2 Occurrences)
Lahai-roi. Lahairoi, Lahai-roi. Lahmam . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
LAHAI-ROI. la-hi'-roi, la-hi-ro'-i, la'hi-roi (lachay ro'i). See BEER-LAHAI-ROI....
Beer-lahai-roi (3 Occurrences)
Beer-lahai-roi. Beerlahairoi, Beer-lahai-roi. Beer-la'hai-roi . Easton's Bible
Dictionary... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BEER-LAHAI-ROI....
Beer-la'hai-roi (3 Occurrences)
Beer-la'hai-roi. Beer-lahai-roi, Beer-la'hai-roi. Beer-la-hai-roi .
Multi-Version Concordance Beer-la'hai-roi (3 Occurrences). Genesis...
Beer-la-hai-roi (1 Occurrence)
Beer-la-hai-roi. Beer-la'hai-roi, Beer-la-hai-roi. Beeroth .
Multi-Version Concordance Beer-la-hai-roi (1 Occurrence)....
Lahairoi (2 Occurrences)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia LAHAI-ROI. la-hi'-roi, la-hi-ro'-i, la'hi-roi (lachay
ro'i). See BEER-LAHAI-ROI. Multi-Version Concordance Lahairoi (2 Occurrences)....
Beerlahairoi (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BEER-LAHAI-ROI. be-er-la-hi'-roi,
be-er-la-hi-ro'-i (be'er lachai ro'i, "well of the Living One...
Lahai (3 Occurrences)
... Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called Beer LahaiRoi.... Genesis 24:62 Isaac came
from the way of Beer LahaiRoi, for he lived in the land of the South....
Bered (2 Occurrences)
... Hail. (1.) A town in the south of Palestine (Genesis 16:14), in the desert of Shur,
near Lahai-roi.... Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called Beer LahaiRoi....
Beer (15 Occurrences)
... Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called Beer LahaiRoi.... Genesis 24:62 Isaac came
from the way of Beer LahaiRoi, for he lived in the land of the South....
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