Genesis 16:7 kjv — And the angel of the Lord found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.

King James Version

"And the angel of the Lord found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur."

— Genesis 16:7, King James Version

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Genesis 16 — Context

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And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes.

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And Sarai said unto Abram, My wrong be upon thee: I have given my maid into thy bosom; and when she saw that she had conceived, I was despised in her eyes: the Lord judge between me and thee.

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But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face.

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And the angel of the Lord found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.

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And he said, Hagar, Sarai’s maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai.

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And the angel of the Lord said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.

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And the angel of the Lord said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.

Genesis 16:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 16:7 say?
Genesis 16:7 in the King James Version reads: “And the angel of the Lord found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.”
Where is Genesis 16:7 in the Bible?
Genesis 16:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 16, verse 7.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 16:7.
What translation should I read Genesis 16:7 in?
Genesis 16:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 16:7?
Genesis 16:7 reads (KJV): “And the angel of the Lord found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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