🌱WEB · Genesis 26:22

What does Genesis 26:22 mean?

"He left that place, and dug another well. They didn’t argue over that one. He called it Rehoboth. He said, “For now Yahweh has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”"

— Genesis 26:22 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

19

Isaac’s servants dug in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.

20

The herdsmen of Gerar argued with Isaac’s herdsmen, saying, “The water is ours.” He called the name of the well Esek, because they contended with him.

21

They dug another well, and they argued over that, also. He called its name Sitnah.

22

He left that place, and dug another well. They didn’t argue over that one. He called it Rehoboth. He said, “For now Yahweh has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”

23

He went up from there to Beersheba.

24

Yahweh appeared to him the same night, and said, “I am the God of Abraham your father. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you, and will bless you, and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham’s sake.”

25

He built an altar there, and called on Yahweh’s name, and pitched his tent there. There Isaac’s servants dug a well.

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