King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yitz'chak's servants dug in the vadi and uncovered a spring of running water.
Berean Standard Bible:
Then Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found a well of fresh water there.
American Standard Version:
And Isaac’s servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Isaac's{H3327} servants{H5650} digged{H2658} in the valley{H5158}, and found{H4672} there a well{H875} of springing{H2416} water{H4325}.
Cross-References (KJV):
John 7:38
- He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
John 4:10
- Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
John 4:11
- The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?
Song of Solomon 4:15
- ¶ A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon.
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Commentary for Genesis 26:19
1. Themes:
- Divine Providence: The discovery of a well with fresh water can be seen as God's provision for Isaac and his people, reinforcing the theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises.
- Conflict and Resolution: This verse is part of a narrative where Isaac faces conflict with the Philistines over water rights. The finding of a new well suggests a resolution to the conflict and Isaac's growing prosperity despite adversity.
- Perseverance: Isaac's servants' efforts to dig wells reflect the theme of perseverance in the face of challenges, which is a recurring motif in the patriarchal narratives.
2. Historical Context:
- The verse is set in the land of Canaan during the life of Isaac, the son of Abraham. At this time, the region was inhabited by various peoples, including the Philistines.
- Isaac, like his father Abraham, was a Semitic nomad who relied on finding water sources for his flocks and herds. Water was a precious commodity in the semi-arid environment of Canaan.
- The narrative reflects the struggles of early pastoral societies to secure resources in a region where water rights were crucial for survival and prosperity.
- The incident occurs after Isaac has re-dug wells that his father had originally dug, which had been stopped up by the Philistines after Abraham's death. This act of re-digging wells is symbolic of Isaac's affirmation of his inheritance and his claim to the land promised to his father by God.
- The naming of the wells (in the surrounding verses) reflects the historical practice of marking territory and asserting legal claims through naming rights, which were often contested among ancient peoples.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3327
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִצְחָק
Transliteration: Yitschâq
Pronunciation: yits-khawk'
Description: from צָחַק; laughter (i.e. mochery); Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham; Isaac. Compare יִשְׂחָק. - Strong's Number: H5650
There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶבֶד
Transliteration: ʻebed
Pronunciation: eh'-bed
Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. - Strong's Number: H2658
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָפַר
Transliteration: châphar
Pronunciation: khaw-far'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore; dig, paw, search out, seek. - Strong's Number: H5158
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַחַל
Transliteration: nachal
Pronunciation: nakh'-al
Description: or (feminine) נַחְלָה; (Psalm 124:4), or נַחֲלָה; (Ezekiel 47:19; Ezekiel 48:28), from נָחַל in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine); brook, flood, river, stream, valley. - Strong's Number: H4672
There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָא
Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. - Strong's Number: H875
There are 255 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּאֵר
Transliteration: bᵉʼêr
Pronunciation: be-ayr'
Description: from בָּאַר; a pit; especially a well; pit, well. - Strong's Number: H2416
There are 452 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַי
Transliteration: chay
Pronunciation: khah'-ee
Description: from חָיָה; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively; [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. - Strong's Number: H4325
There are 525 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַיִם
Transliteration: mayim
Pronunciation: mah'-yim
Description: dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen; [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)).