Genesis 26:33 · KJV
"And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba unto this day."
King James Version
What does Genesis 26:33 mean? →Passage Context
31And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
32And it came to pass the same day, that Isaac's servants came, and told him concerning the well which they had digged, and said unto him, We have found water.
33And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba unto this day.
34And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite:
35Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah.
Reflection Questions
1
What does a name or place mean to you in your life?
2
How do you remember significant events tied to specific locations?
3
When have you felt a strong connection to a place?
Life Application
identity
Consider how places in your life shape your identity and experiences.
community
Reflect on how your community influences your sense of belonging.
Places in This Verse
Beer-sheba(Beersheba, Israel today)
Beer-sheba is a historical city in the Negev desert, known for its wells and significance in biblical narratives.
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