Genesis 21:15
“And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 21Meaning
Exhausted provisions place Ishmael's life in immediate danger and expose the extremity of Hagar's situation.
Read carefully
The scene is one of survival crisis, not a sentimental wilderness episode, and it should be read with attention to Hagar's lack of power and resources.
Reflection
The verse directs attention toward people whose choices narrow under desperation and whose vulnerability can be overlooked by those with greater security.