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Genesis 26:19 · KJV

"And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water."

King James Version

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Passage Context

17And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.
18And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them.
19And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.
20And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water is our's: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him.
21And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek out resources in your life?

2

What does finding 'springing water' mean for you spiritually?

3

When have you experienced a breakthrough after hard work?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God will provide for your needs, just as He provided water for Isaac.

work

Persevere in your efforts, knowing that your hard work can lead to fruitful results.

Places in This Verse

Valley of Gerar(Near modern Gaza, Israel today)

The valley is a geographical area in the southern part of Canaan, characterized by its arid climate and dependence on water sources.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The discovery of water represents God's provision, a theme that resonates with Jesus' promise of living water.

See also: John 4:14

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