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
Related Cross References
Romans 5:3-4
Both passages highlight the importance of perseverance through struggles.
Source: Genesis 26:21