Genesis 16:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 16:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 16:7 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV 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." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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.”
— Genesis 16:7 (KJV)
Genesis 16:7 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 16:7
“So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:7: found, water, wilderness
“And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:7: lord, wilderness, way
“And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:7: lord, water, wilderness
“And Moses told his father in law all that the LORD had done unto Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, and all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how the LORD delivered them. come...: Heb. found them”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:7: lord, found, way
“And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:7: lord, water, way
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