Keraia
Genesis 26

Genesis 26:33

Isaac’s Covenant with Abimelech · Genesis 26:26–33
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Translations

Modern
So he called it Shibah, and to this day the name of the city is Beersheba.
Traditional
And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beer–sheba unto this day.
Literal
And he called it Shibah; upon thus the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.
Latin
Unde appellavit eum Abundantiam: et nomen urbi impositum est Bersabee, usque in præsentem diem.

Original

Hebrew
English
So he called it Shibah, and to this day the name of the city is Beersheba.

Notes

Genesis 26:33

Since the earlier treaty was renewed with Isaac, the name of the well was also renewed by the oath.

Genesis 26:26–33

This oath is like the one a previous king made with Abraham (see 21:22–31). This king acknowledged that God was blessing Isaac. He understood that an oath with Isaac would be beneficial.

No opposition can stop God's blessing. It will flourish, and other nations will notice it. They will seek peace with God's people to share in the blessing.

Genesis 26:1–35

This section pauses Jacob’s story to focus on Isaac. Isaac’s success and wealth in chapter 26 show that God’s blessing had passed to him (compare 25:11), even though he sometimes failed to trust God.

Places

Beersheba: Important city in southern Israel, associated with the patriarchs

Glossary

Abimelech Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Philistia, Philistines Rebecca, Rebekah Shebah Shibah

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Moves Away to the Valley of Gerar, Afterward Called Beer-Sheba Patriarchal Government: Exercised in Forming Treaties and Alliances Shebah: A Name Given by Isaac to a Particular Well Wells: The Occasion of Feuds: Between Isaac and Abimelech