The other fascinating element of the narrative is that Hagar’s contemplative moment moves her to boldly name God. Phyllis Trible and Delores Williams note that instead of referring to God using the names of the patriarchs, she names God herself.[10] “So she named the LORD who spoke to her, ‘You are El-roi [the God who sees]’; for she said, ‘Have I really seen God and remained alive after seeing him?’” (Gen 16:13a).
