Genesis 26:21 nasb — Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over it too, so he named it Sitnah.

NASB

"Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over it too, so he named it Sitnah."

— Genesis 26:21, NASB

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Genesis 26 — Context

18

Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them.

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But when Isaac's servants dug in the valley and found there a well of flowing water,

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the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with the herdsmen of Isaac, saying, "The water is ours!" So he named the well Esek, because they contended with him.

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Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over it too, so he named it Sitnah.

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He moved away from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it; so he named it Rehoboth, for he said, "At last the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land."

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Then he went up from there to Beersheba.

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The LORD appeared to him the same night and said, "I am the God of your father Abraham; Do not fear, for I am with you. I will bless you, and multiply your descendants, For the sake of My servant Abraham."

Genesis 26:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:21 say?
Genesis 26:21 in the NASB reads: “Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over it too, so he named it Sitnah.”
Where is Genesis 26:21 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 21.
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 26:21.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:21 in?
Genesis 26:21 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 26:21?
Genesis 26:21 reads (NASB): “Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over it too, so he named it Sitnah.” 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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