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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Isaac&#8217s servants dug in the valley and discovered a well of fresh water there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Isaac’s servants also dug in the Gerar Valley and discovered a well of fresh water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of spring water,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found a well of fresh water there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Also Isaac’s servants dug in the valley, and found a well of running water there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of flowing water,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But when Isaac&#8217s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of flowing water,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But when Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of flowing water,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of flowing water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But when Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of flowing [spring] water,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found a well of spring water there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaac&#8217s slaves dug in the valley and found a well of spring water there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />While his servants were digging in the valley, they found a spring-fed well. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Isaac's servants dug in the valley and found a spring-fed well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Isaac's servants dug a well in the valley and found water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />While Isaac's servants were digging in the valley, they discovered a well with flowing water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Isaac's servants dug in the valley and discovered a well with fresh flowing water there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Isaac's servants dug in the valley, and found there a well of flowing water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found a well of fresh water there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Isaac’s servants dug in the valley, and found there a well of flowing water. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Isaac’s servants dig in the valley, and find there a well of living water,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Isaac's servants dig in the valley, and find there a well of living water,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Isaak's servants will dig in the valley and will find there a well of waters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they digged in the torrent, and found living water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they dug in the torrent, and they found living water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But when Isaac’s servants dug in the wadi and reached spring water in their well,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of spring water,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Isaac's servants dug in the valley, and found there a well of living water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the workers of Isaac dug in the valley and they found there a well of living waters.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of living water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the servants of Isaac dug in the valley of Gerara, and they found there a well of living water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/26-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=6175" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/26.htm">Isaac's Prosperity</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, which the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died. And he gave these wells the same names his father had given them. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3327.htm" title="3327: yiṣ·ḥāq (N-proper-ms) -- He laughs, son of Abraham and Sarah. From tsachaq; laughter; Jitschak, son of Abraham.">Then Isaac’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê- (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/2658.htm" title="2658: way·yaḥ·pə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To dig, search for. A primitive root; properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore.">dug</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: ban·nā·ḥal (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">in the valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: way·yim·ṣə·’ū- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To attain to, find. ">and found</a> <a href="/hebrew/875.htm" title="875: bə·’êr (N-fsc) -- A well, pit. From ba'ar; a pit; especially a well.">a well</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yîm (Adj-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of fresh</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ma·yim (N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">water</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Esek, because they contended with him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-6.htm">John 4:6-14</a></span><br />Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. / When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” / (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/17-1.htm">Exodus 17:1-7</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation of Israel left the Desert of Sin, moving from place to place as the LORD commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. / So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?” / But the people thirsted for water there, and they grumbled against Moses: “Why have you brought us out of Egypt—to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/20-1.htm">Numbers 20:1-13</a></span><br />In the first month, the whole congregation of Israel entered the Wilderness of Zin and stayed in Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. / Now there was no water for the congregation, so they gathered against Moses and Aaron. / The people quarreled with Moses and said, “If only we had perished with our brothers before the LORD! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-39</a></span><br />On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-3.htm">Isaiah 12:3</a></span><br />With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm">1 Corinthians 10:4</a></span><br />and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-41.htm">Psalm 105:41</a></span><br />He opened a rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-17.htm">Isaiah 41:17-18</a></span><br />The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. / I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Revelation 22:1-2</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/114-8.htm">Psalm 114:8</a></span><br />who turned the rock into a pool, the flint into a fountain of water!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-38.htm">John 7:38</a></span><br />Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1</a></span><br />“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a></span><br />For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Nehemiah 9:15</a></span><br />In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land that You had sworn to give them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Isaac's servants dig in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.</p><p class="hdg">springing water.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/4-15.htm">Song of Solomon 4:15</a></b></br> A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10,11</a></b></br> Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/7-38.htm">John 7:38</a></b></br> He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/16-3.htm">Dig</a> <a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-15.htm">Discovered</a> <a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/genesis/19-11.htm">Find</a> <a href="/genesis/7-7.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Found</a> <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Fresh</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Holes</a> <a href="/genesis/25-28.htm">Isaac's</a> <a href="/genesis/26-15.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/24-45.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Springing</a> <a href="/genesis/26-17.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/26-21.htm">Dig</a> <a href="/genesis/26-21.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Discovered</a> <a href="/genesis/26-21.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/genesis/27-20.htm">Find</a> <a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/genesis/26-32.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/30-37.htm">Fresh</a> <a href="/genesis/37-20.htm">Holes</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Isaac's</a> <a href="/genesis/26-25.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/genesis/41-6.htm">Springing</a> <a href="/genesis/37-14.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-1.htm">Isaac, because of famine, sojourns in Gerar, and the Lord blesses him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-7.htm">He is reproved by Abimelech for denying his wife.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">He grows rich, and the Philistines envy his prosperity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">He digs wells.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-23.htm">God appears to him at Beersheba, and blesses him; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">and Abimelech makes a covenant with him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Esau's wives.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Isaac’s servants dug in the valley</b><br>Isaac, the son of Abraham, is continuing the legacy of his father by dwelling in the land of Canaan. The act of digging wells was essential for survival in the arid regions of the ancient Near East, as water was a precious resource. The valley mentioned here is likely the Valley of Gerar, a region where Isaac had settled. This action reflects the nomadic lifestyle of the patriarchs, who often moved with their flocks and herds in search of pasture and water. The digging of wells also signifies establishing a claim to the land, a common practice in ancient times.<p><b>and found a well of fresh water there.</b><br>The discovery of fresh water, or "living water," is significant both practically and symbolically. Practically, it ensured the survival and prosperity of Isaac's household and livestock. Symbolically, water is often associated with life and blessing in the Bible. This well can be seen as a divine provision, indicating God's continued blessing and faithfulness to Isaac, as He had promised to Abraham. In a broader biblical context, water is a recurring motif representing spiritual sustenance and life, as seen in Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman in <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4</a>, where He speaks of "living water" as a metaphor for eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is a patriarch of Israel. In this chapter, he is living in the land of Gerar during a famine, following God's guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac's_servants.htm">Isaac's Servants</a></b><br>These are the individuals who work for Isaac, carrying out tasks such as digging wells, which was crucial for survival and prosperity in the arid regions of the ancient Near East.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_valley.htm">The Valley</a></b><br>This refers to the geographical location where Isaac's servants dug the well. Valleys were often fertile and could be sources of water, making them strategic locations for settlement.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/well_of_fresh_water.htm">Well of Fresh Water</a></b><br>In the ancient context, finding a well was a significant event, as water was essential for life, agriculture, and sustaining livestock. It symbolizes God's provision and blessing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gerar.htm">Gerar</a></b><br>A region in the land of the Philistines where Isaac temporarily settled. It was ruled by King Abimelech during Isaac's time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>Just as God provided water for Isaac, He provides for our needs today. Trust in His provision even in times of scarcity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a></b><br>Isaac's servants had to dig to find water. Similarly, we must sometimes work diligently and persistently in our faith journey to uncover God's blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_water.htm">Symbolism of Water</a></b><br>Water is a recurring symbol of life and spiritual sustenance in the Bible. Reflect on how God quenches our spiritual thirst through His Word and Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/conflict_and_resolution.htm">Conflict and Resolution</a></b><br>Isaac faced disputes over wells, yet he continued to seek peace. In our lives, we should strive for peace and resolution, trusting God to provide and protect.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_memorize_bible_verses_well.htm">What role did Issachar play among Jacob's sons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_isaac's_life_in_the_bible.htm">What key events define Isaac's life in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_isaac's_lie_in_gen_26_7_mirror_abraham's.htm">In Genesis 26:7, does Isaac's deception about Rebekah mirror Abraham's story too closely, suggesting the same incident was repeated or borrowed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_lot's_wife_turn_to_salt.htm">Why would Lot's wife instantly become a pillar of salt (Genesis 19:26), and is there any scientific basis for this event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water</span>. Literally, <span class="accented">living water</span> (cf. <a href="/leviticus/14-5.htm">Leviticus 14:5, 6</a>; <a href="/zechariah/14-8.htm">Zechariah 14:8</a>; <a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Revelation 21:6</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/26-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Isaac’s</span><br /><span class="heb">יִצְחָ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(yiṣ·ḥāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3327.htm">Strong's 3327: </a> </span><span class="str2">Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">servants</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·ḏê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dug</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּחְפְּר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḥ·pə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2658.htm">Strong's 2658: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pry into, to delve, to explore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the valley</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּנָּ֑חַל</span> <span class="translit">(ban·nā·ḥal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and found</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֨מְצְאוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·ṣə·’ū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a well</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_875.htm">Strong's 875: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pit, a well</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of fresh water</span><br /><span class="heb">מַ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/26-19.htm">Genesis 26:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/26-19.htm">OT Law: Genesis 26:19 Isaac's servants dug in the valley (Gen. 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