Genesis 26:33 nasb — So he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.

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"So he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day."

— Genesis 26:33, NASB

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Genesis 26 — Context

30

Then he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

31

In the morning they arose early and exchanged oaths; then Isaac sent them away and they departed from him in peace.

32

Now it came about on the same day, that Isaac's servants came in and told him about the well which they had dug, and said to him, "We have found water."

33

So he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.

34

When Esau was forty years old he married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite;

35

and they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah.

Genesis 26:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:33 say?
Genesis 26:33 in the NASB reads: “So he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.”
Where is Genesis 26:33 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 33.
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 26:33.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:33 in?
Genesis 26:33 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 26:33?
Genesis 26:33 reads (NASB): “So he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.” 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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