Genesis
“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”
Genesis 16:13
Genesis 16:13 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, feeling invisible, and feeling loved — words set in Genesis, the Bible's book of beginnings. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.”
Psalms 139:3“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”
Isaiah 40:11“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”
1 John 4:16“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
John 14:23
Common questions
What does Genesis 16:13 mean?
In the King James Version, Genesis 16:13 reads: "And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?" The verse speaks to God's presence, feeling invisible, and feeling loved. To read it well, take it in the flow of Genesis 16 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Genesis 16:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?" is Genesis 16:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Genesis chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to Genesis 16:13?
Verses that sit beside Genesis 16:13 include Psalms 139:3, Psalms 23:4, and Isaiah 40:11. Reading them alongside Genesis 16:13 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with Genesis 16:13?
Read Genesis 16:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.