Overview

El Roi (אֵל רֳאִי) reveals God as the One who sees, demonstrating His intimate awareness and care.

Biblical Context

First mentioned in Gen 16#13 when Hagar, fleeing from Sarai, encounters God in the wilderness and realizes He sees her distress.

Theological Significance

  • Emphasizes God’s personal attention to individuals
  • Shows God’s care for the marginalized and afflicted
  • Reveals that no human suffering goes unnoticed by God