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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Roi</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/r/roi.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/16-14.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/r/roi.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Roi</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rohgah--son_of_shamer.htm" title="Rohgah: Son of Shamer">◄</a> Roi <a href="/topical/r/roimus.htm" title="Roimus">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Meaning:</b><br>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.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Genesis 16:13</a> :</b><br>In <a href="/bsb/genesis/16.htm">Genesis 16</a>, 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.'"<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br>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.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br>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.<br><br><b>Application for Believers:</b><br>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.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">EL ROI</span><p>(<a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Genesis 16:13</a> margin).<br><br>See <a href="../g/god.htm">GOD, NAMES OF</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/883.htm"><span class="l">883. Beer Lachay <b>Roi</b> -- "well of the living One that sees me," a <b>...</b></span></a><br>Beer Lachay <b>Roi</b>. 882, 883. Beer Lachay <b>Roi</b>. 884 . "well of the living<br> One that sees me," a place in the desert. Transliteration <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/883.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7210.htm"><span class="l">7210. <b>roi</b> -- looking, seeing, sight</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7209, 7210. <b>roi</b>. 7211 . looking, seeing, sight. Transliteration: <b>roi</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ro-ee') Short Definition: appearance. <b>...</b> 7209, 7210. <b>roi</b>. 7211 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7210.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7473.htm"><span class="l">7473. <b>roi</b> -- shepherd</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7472, 7473. <b>roi</b>. 7474 . shepherd. Transliteration: <b>roi</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ro-ee') Short Definition: shepherd. <b>...</b> 7472, 7473. <b>roi</b>. 7474 . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7473.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/huxley/lay_sermons_addresses_and_reviews/viii_the_scientific_aspects_of.htm"><span class="l">The Scientific Aspects of Positivism.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> author proposed "Reorganiser, sans Dieu ni <b>roi</b>, Par le culte systematique<br> de l'Humanite,". the shattered frame of modern society. In <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../huxley/lay sermons addresses and reviews/viii the scientific aspects of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xxv.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xxv</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 11. And it came to pass after the death of Abraham that God blessed Isaac<br> his son, and Isaac took up his dwelling at Beer-lahai-<b>roi</b>,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxv.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xvi.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xvi</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And she called the name of Yahweh who spoke unto her, Thou art El <b>Roi</b> (a God of<br> seeing); for she said: Have I indeed here been permitted to look after Him who <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xvi.htm</font><p><a href="/library/burgon/the_last_twelve_verses_of_the_gospel_according_to_s_mark/appendix_d.htm"><span class="l">Appendix (D).</span></a> <br><b>...</b> (Referred to at p.60.). "APR??S avoir examin?? avec soin les MSS. de la<br> Biblioth??que du <b>Roi</b>," (says the P??re Simon in his Hist. Crit. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../burgon/the last twelve verses of the gospel according to s mark/appendix d.htm</font><p><a href="/library/burgon/the_last_twelve_verses_of_the_gospel_according_to_s_mark_/appendix_d_some_account_of.htm"><span class="l">Appendix (D). Some Account of victor of Antioch's Commentary on S. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> which contain Victor's Work. (Referred to at p.60.) "Apres avoir examine avec soin<br> les MSS. de la Bibliotheque du <b>Roi</b>," (says the Pere Simon in his Hist. Crit. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../appendix d some account of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/mother_stories_from_the_old_testament/the_story_of_rebekah.htm"><span class="l">The Story of Rebekah.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> so God had ordered it. Isaac dwelt by the well Lahai-<b>roi</b>, and one evening<br> he walked into the fields to meditate. As he lifted up <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/mother stories from the old testament/the story of rebekah.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/growth_by_transplanting.htm"><span class="l">Growth by Transplanting</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thanks partly to the indifference of the king, who seems to have been rather a <b>roi</b><br> faineant in the hands of his energetic maire du palais, and to have been <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/growth by transplanting.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gaebelein/the_lord_of_glory/jehovah_the_i_am.htm"><span class="l">Jehovah. The "I Am. "</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He is our Peace (Judges vi). Jehovah <b>Roi</b>"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want<br> (Psalm 23). Jehovah-Tsidkenu, the Lord is our righteousness (Jeremiah 23). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the lord of glory/jehovah the i am.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kent/the_making_of_a_nation/study_v_the_pioneers_influence.htm"><span class="l">The Pioneer's Influence Upon a Nation's Ideals.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The tradition of the revelation to Hagar also represented the popular explanation<br> of the sanctity of the famous desert shrine Beer-lahal-<b>roi</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kent/the making of a nation/study v the pioneers influence.htm</font><p><a href="/library/basil/basil_letters_and_select_works/vii_the_breach_with_gregory_of.htm"><span class="l">The Breach with Gregory of Nazianzus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [196] cf. Greg. Naz. Ep. 50. [197] cf. De Joinville's happy illustration<br> of this in Histoire du <b>roi</b> Saint Louis, p. 18. Ed. 1617. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../basil/basil letters and select works/vii the breach with gregory of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/roi.htm"><span class="l"><b>Roi</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Standard Bible Encyclopedia EL <b>ROI</b>. (Genesis 16:13 margin). See GOD, NAMES OF. <b>...</b><b>Roi</b><br> (3 Occurrences). Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai <b>Roi</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/roi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lahai-roi.htm"><span class="l">Lahai-<b>roi</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Lahai-<b>roi</b>. Lahairoi, Lahai-<b>roi</b>. Lahmam . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia<br> LAHAI-<b>ROI</b>. la-hi'-<b>roi</b>, la-hi-ro'-i, la'hi-<b>roi</b> (lachay ro'i). See BEER-LAHAI-<b>ROI</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lahai-roi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beer-lahai-roi.htm"><span class="l">Beer-lahai-<b>roi</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Beer-lahai-<b>roi</b>. Beerlahairoi, Beer-lahai-<b>roi</b>. Beer-la'hai-<b>roi</b> . Easton's Bible<br> Dictionary <b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BEER-LAHAI-<b>ROI</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beer-lahai-roi.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beer-la'hai-roi.htm"><span class="l">Beer-la'hai-<b>roi</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Beer-la'hai-<b>roi</b>. Beer-lahai-<b>roi</b>, Beer-la'hai-<b>roi</b>. Beer-la-hai-<b>roi</b> .<br> Multi-Version Concordance Beer-la'hai-<b>roi</b> (3 Occurrences). Genesis <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beer-la'hai-roi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beer-la-hai-roi.htm"><span class="l">Beer-la-hai-<b>roi</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Beer-la-hai-<b>roi</b>. Beer-la'hai-<b>roi</b>, Beer-la-hai-<b>roi</b>. Beeroth .<br> Multi-Version Concordance Beer-la-hai-<b>roi</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beer-la-hai-roi.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lahairoi.htm"><span class="l">Lahairoi (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Standard Bible Encyclopedia LAHAI-<b>ROI</b>. la-hi'-<b>roi</b>, la-hi-ro'-i, la'hi-<b>roi</b> (lachay<br> ro'i). See BEER-LAHAI-<b>ROI</b>. Multi-Version Concordance Lahairoi (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lahairoi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beerlahairoi.htm"><span class="l">Beerlahairoi (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BEER-LAHAI-<b>ROI</b>. be-er-la-hi'-<b>roi</b>,<br> be-er-la-hi-ro'-i (be'er lachai ro'i, "well of the Living One <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beerlahairoi.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lahai.htm"><span class="l">Lahai (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai <b>Roi</b>. <b>...</b> Genesis 24:62 Isaac came<br> from the way of Beer Lahai <b>Roi</b>, for he lived in the land of the South. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lahai.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bered.htm"><span class="l">Bered (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hail. (1.) A town in the south of Palestine (Genesis 16:14), in the desert of Shur,<br> near Lahai-<b>roi</b>. <b>...</b> Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai <b>Roi</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bered.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beer.htm"><span class="l">Beer (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 16:14 Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai <b>Roi</b>. <b>...</b> Genesis 24:62 Isaac came<br> from the way of Beer Lahai <b>Roi</b>, for he lived in the land of the South. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beer.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Beer-Lahai-Roi.html">What is the biblical significance of Beer Lahai Roi? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/names-of-God.html">What are the different names of God, and what do they mean? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Hagar-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Hagar in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Roi (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/16-14.htm">Genesis 16:14</a></span><br />Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai <span class="boldtext">Roi</span>. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/24-62.htm">Genesis 24:62</a></span><br />Isaac came from the way of Beer Lahai <span class="boldtext">Roi</span>, for he lived in the land of the South.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">Genesis 25:11</a></span><br />It happened after the death of Abraham that God blessed Isaac, his son. Isaac lived by Beer Lahai <span class="boldtext">Roi</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/roi.htm">Roi</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nehum.htm">Nehum (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rehum.htm">Rehum (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/roi.htm">Roi (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/roll.htm">Roll (57 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/r/rohgah--son_of_shamer.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Rohgah: Son of Shamer"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Rohgah: Son of Shamer" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/r/roimus.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Roimus"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Roimus" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>