Genesis 26:15 web — Now all the wells which his father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped, a…

World English Bible

"Now all the wells which his father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped, and filled with earth."

— Genesis 26:15, World English Bible

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Genesis 26 — Context

12

Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year one hundred times what he planted. Yahweh blessed him.

13

The man grew great, and grew more and more until he became very great.

14

He had possessions of flocks, possessions of herds, and a great household. The Philistines envied him.

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Now all the wells which his father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped, and filled with earth.

16

Abimelech said to Isaac, "Go from us, for you are much mightier than we."

17

Isaac departed from there, encamped in the valley of Gerar, and lived there.

18

Isaac dug again the wells of water, which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father. For the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham. He called their names after the names by which his father had called them.

Genesis 26:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:15 say?
Genesis 26:15 in the World English Bible reads: “Now all the wells which his father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped, and filled with earth.”
Where is Genesis 26:15 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 15.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 26:15.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:15 in?
Genesis 26:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 26:15?
Genesis 26:15 reads (WEB): “Now all the wells which his father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped, and filled with earth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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