Genesis 26:22-24
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
22 He moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it; so he called it Rehoboth,[a] saying, ‘Now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.’
23 From there he went up to Beer-sheba. 24 And that very night the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘I am the God of your father Abraham; do not be afraid, for I am with you and will bless you and make your offspring numerous for my servant Abraham’s sake.’
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- Genesis 26:22 That is Broad places or Room
Genesis 26:22-24
New King James Version
22 And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name [a]Rehoboth, because he said, “For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall (A)be fruitful in the land.”
23 Then he went up from there to Beersheba. 24 And the Lord (B)appeared to him the same night and said, (C)“I am the God of your father Abraham; (D)do not fear, for (E)I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for My servant Abraham’s sake.”
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- Genesis 26:22 Lit. Spaciousness
Genesis 26:22-24
English Standard Version
22 And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name Rehoboth,[a] saying, “For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.”
23 From there he went up to Beersheba. 24 And the Lord appeared to him the same night and said, (A)“I am the God of Abraham your father. (B)Fear not, for (C)I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham's sake.”
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- Genesis 26:22 Rehoboth means broad places, or room
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