Genesis 26:19 cpdv — And they dug in the torrent, and they found living water.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they dug in the torrent, and they found living water."

— Genesis 26:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 26 — Context

16

It reached a point where Abimelech himself said to Isaac, “Move away from us, for you have become very much more powerful than we.”

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And departing, he then went toward the torrent of Gerar, and he dwelt there.

18

Again, he dug up other wells, which the servants of his father Abraham had dug, and which, after his death, the Philistines had formerly obstructed. And he called them by the same names that his father had called them before.

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And they dug in the torrent, and they found living water.

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But in that place also the shepherds of Gerar argued against the shepherds of Isaac, by saying, “It is our water.” For this reason, he called the name of the well, because of what had happened, ‘Calumny.’

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Then they dug up yet another one. And over that one also they fought, and he called it, ‘Enmity.’

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Advancing from there, he dug another well, over which they did not contend. And so he called its name, ‘Latitude,’ saying, “Now the Lord has expanded us and caused us to increase across the land.”

Genesis 26:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:19 say?
Genesis 26:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they dug in the torrent, and they found living water.”
Where is Genesis 26:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 19.
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 26:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:19 in?
Genesis 26:19 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 26:19?
Genesis 26:19 reads (CPDV): “And they dug in the torrent, and they found living water.” 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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