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Genesis 26:21 · KJV

"And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
22And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
23And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to repeated challenges?

2

What does the name 'Sitnah' signify for your personal battles?

3

When have you had to dig deeper to find solutions?

Life Application

faith

Trust that perseverance in your faith will lead to God's provision.

work

Keep pushing through difficulties at work, knowing that success may require multiple attempts.

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, marked by competition for water resources among its inhabitants.

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