Genesis 26:14 · KJV

"For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.

¹³And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:

¹⁴For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

¹⁵For all the wells which his father's servants had digged in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with earth.

¹⁶And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to envy from others?

What does your success mean to you?

When have you felt the weight of others' expectations?

Life Application

relationships

Consider how you can support those who may feel envious of your success.

faith

Reflect on how God has blessed you and how that impacts your interactions with others.

People in This Verse

IsaacOT

The son of Abraham and Sarah, known for his role in the Abrahamic covenant. He represents the next generation of God's promise.

First appearance: Genesis 21:3

Places in This Verse

Gerar(Near modern Gaza, Israel today)

Gerar was a city of the Philistines, located in the southern coastal region of Canaan. It was known for its wells and agricultural land.

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