Genesis 26:16 net — Then Abimelech said to Isaac,“Leave us and go elsewhere, for you have become much more powerful than we are.”

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"Then Abimelech said to Isaac,“Leave us and go elsewhere, for you have become much more powerful than we are.”"

— Genesis 26:16, NET Bible

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Genesis 26 — Context

13

The man became wealthy. His influence continued to grow until he became very prominent.

14

He had so many sheep and cattle and such a great household of servants that the Philistines became jealous of him.

15

So the Philistines took dirt and filled up all the wells that his father’s servants had dug back in the days of his father Abraham.

16

Then Abimelech said to Isaac,“Leave us and go elsewhere, for you have become much more powerful than we are.”

17

So Isaac left there and settled in the Gerar Valley.

18

Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug back in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after Abraham died. Isaac gave these wells the same names his father had given them.

19

When Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and discovered a well with fresh flowing water there,

Genesis 26:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:16 say?
Genesis 26:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Abimelech said to Isaac,“Leave us and go elsewhere, for you have become much more powerful than we are.””
Where is Genesis 26:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 16.
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 26:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:16 in?
Genesis 26:16 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 26:16?
Genesis 26:16 reads (NET): “Then Abimelech said to Isaac,“Leave us and go elsewhere, for you have become much more powerful than we are.”” 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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