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Genesis 26:18 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Genesis 26:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 26 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them.”
Genesis 26:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 26:18
And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; ... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...
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Cross-References for Genesis 26:18
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“says Yahweh of Armies”
“and Baal Meon”
“nor take their names on my lips.”
“{Beersheba can mean well of the oath or well of seven.} because they both swore there.”
“and they will no longer be mentioned by name.”