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Genesis 26:21 Meaning

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

Context Explained

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.

Key Themes

conflictstruggleperseverance

Related Cross References

  • Romans 5:3-4

    Both passages highlight the importance of perseverance through struggles.

Source: Genesis 26:21