Genesis 26:19-21
King James Version
19 And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.
20 And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him.
21 And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah.
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Genesis 26:19-21
American Standard Version
19 And Isaac’s servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of [a]springing water. 20 And the herdsmen of Gerar strove with Isaac’s herdsmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well [b]Esek, because they contended with him. 21 And they digged another well, and they strove for that also: and he called the name of it [c]Sitnah.
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- Genesis 26:19 Hebrew living.
- Genesis 26:20 That is, Contention.
- Genesis 26:21 That is, Enmity.
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