Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Then he left that area and dug still another well. Because they did not quarrel over that one, Isaac named it Rehoboth, because he used to say, "The LORD has enlarged the territory for us. We will prosper in the land."
New American Standard Bible
He moved away from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it; so he named it
King James Version
And 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.
Holman Bible
He moved from there and dug another, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Open Spaces
A Conservative Version
And he moved from there, and dug another well, and they did not strive for that. And he called the name of it Rehoboth. And he said, For now LORD has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
American Standard Version
And 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 Jehovah hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
Amplified
He moved away from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over that one; so he named it Rehoboth (broad places), saying, “For now the Lord has made
Bible in Basic English
Then he went away from there, and made another water-hole, about which there was no fighting: so he gave it the name of Rehoboth, for he said, Now the Lord has made room for us, and we will have fruit in this land.
Darby Translation
And he removed thence and dug another well; and they did not strive for that. And he called the name of it Rehoboth, and said, For now Jehovah has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will remove from thence, and will dig another well; and they strove not for that: and he will call its name Rehoboth; and he will say, For now Jehovah made wide for us, and made us fruitful in the earth.
King James 2000
And he removed from there, and dug another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. And he called its name Rehoboth, and said, "Now Yahweh has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land."
Modern King James verseion
And he moved from there, and dug another well, and they did not strive for that. And he called the name of it Broad Places. And he said, For now Jehovah has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And then he departed thence, and digged another well for the which they strove not: therefore called he it Rehoboth, saying, "The LORD hath now made us room, and we are increased upon the earth."
NET Bible
Then he moved away from there and dug another well. They did not quarrel over it, so Isaac named it Rehoboth, saying, "For now the Lord has made room for us, and we will prosper in the land."
New Heart English Bible
He left that place, and dug another well. They did not argue over that one. He called it Rehoboth. He said, "For now the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land."
The Emphasized Bible
And he moved on from thence and digged another well, and they disputed not for it, - so he called the name thereof. Rehoboth, and said, For, now, hath Yahweh made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
Webster
And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they did not contend: 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.
World English Bible
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."
Youngs Literal Translation
And he removeth from thence, and diggeth another well, and they have not striven for it, and he calleth its name Enlargements, and saith, 'For -- now hath Jehovah given enlargement to us, and we have been fruitful in the land.'
Themes
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Dishonesty » Instances of » Abimelech's servants confiscate a well
isaac » Characteristics of » Peaceableness
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
Meekness » Instances of » isaac
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
Property » In real estate » Rights in, violated
Rehoboth » The name given to a well that was dug by isaac and his servants
Strife » Instances of » Isaac's and those of gerar
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of isaac
Wells » Were a frequent cause of strife
Topics
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 26:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
Conflicts Over Wells
21 When his workers started digging another well, those herdsmen quarreled about that one, too, so Isaac named it Sitnah. 22 Then he left that area and dug still another well. Because they did not quarrel over that one, Isaac named it Rehoboth, because he used to say, "The LORD has enlarged the territory for us. We will prosper in the land." 23 Later on, he left there and went to Beer-sheba,
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 17:6
I'm going to cause you to have many descendants, and I'll bring nations from you. Kings will come from you.
Exodus 1:7
But the Israelis were fruitful and increased abundantly. They multiplied in numbers and became very, very strong. As a result, the land was filled with them.
Psalm 4:1
When I call, answer me, my righteous God! When I was in distress, you set me free. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
Genesis 28:3
May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful so that your descendants become a whole group of people.
Genesis 41:52
He named his second son Ephraim because, he said, "God has made me fruitful in the land of my troubles."
Psalm 18:19
He brought me out to a spacious place; he delivered me, for in me he takes delight.
Psalm 118:5
I called on the LORD in my distress; the LORD answered me openly.