Genesis 26:23
Genesis 26:23 in Multiple Translations
From there Isaac went up to Beersheba,
And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.
And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.
And from there he went on to Beer-sheba.
From there he moved on to Beersheba.
So he went vp thence to Beer-sheba.
And he goeth up from thence [to] Beer-Sheba,
He went up from there to Beersheba.
And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.
And he went up from that place to Bersabee,
From there Isaac went up to Beersheba.
Later on, Isaac moved his camp to the place called Beersheba.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 26:23
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Genesis 26:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֥עַל
מִ/שָּׁ֖ם
בְּאֵ֥ר
שָֽׁבַע
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִ/שָּׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
there
Prep | Adv
בְּאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
N-proper
שָֽׁבַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 26:23
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
מִ/שָּׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Prep | Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
בְּאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
שָֽׁבַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
Study Notes — Genesis 26:23
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- Genesis 26:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 26:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 26:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 26:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 26:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 26:23
- Sermons on Genesis 26:23
Context — Isaac’s Prosperity
21Then they dug another well and quarreled over that one also; so he named it Sitnah.
22He moved on from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Rehoboth and said, “At last the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”
23From there Isaac went up to Beersheba,
24and that 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. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.” 25So Isaac built an altar there and called on the name of the LORD, and he pitched his tent there. His servants also dug a well there.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 20:1 | Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man before the LORD at Mizpah. |
| 2 | Genesis 21:31 | So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath. |
| 3 | Genesis 46:1 | So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. |
Genesis 26:23 Summary
[Isaac moved to a new place called Beersheba, where he would experience God's presence and promise, as seen in Genesis 26:24. This move was an act of faith, trusting that God would provide for him and bless him, just like He had promised Abraham, as mentioned in Genesis 12:1-3. By following God's leading, Isaac found a place of rest and peace, and we can learn from his example to trust God in our own lives, just as it says in Proverbs 3:5-6 to trust in the Lord with all our heart.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Isaac move to Beersheba?
Isaac moved to Beersheba after finding a place where he could settle without quarreling over wells, as seen in Genesis 26:21-22, and it was there that God appeared to him, as mentioned in Genesis 26:24.
What is the significance of Beersheba in the Bible?
Beersheba is a significant location in the Bible, often associated with the patriarchs, including Abraham, who dug a well there and made a covenant with Abimelech, as recorded in Genesis 21:27-32.
Is Isaac's move to Beersheba an act of faith?
Yes, Isaac's move to Beersheba can be seen as an act of faith, as he was following God's leading and trusting in His provision, similar to Abraham's trust in God's promise, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 15:1-6.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of Isaac's life?
This verse is part of the narrative of Isaac's life, showing how he trusted God and followed His leading, which is a theme throughout his story, including his trust in God's promise to make him fruitful, as mentioned in Genesis 26:22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust God's leading in my life, just like Isaac did when he moved to Beersheba?
- How can I, like Isaac, find peace and rest in the midst of challenging circumstances, and what role does faith play in this?
- In what ways can I, like Isaac, be a blessing to those around me, and how can I trust God to provide for me and multiply my efforts?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's promise and provision, just like Isaac did in Genesis 26:22-24?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 26:23
And he went up from thence to Beersheba. From the place he last, removed unto Beersheba; the famine being over, he returns to the place where he and his rather formerly lived, Genesis 21:33.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 26:23
And he went up from thence to Beersheba. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 26:23
Where he lived before the famine drove him thence.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 26:23
Genesis 26:23 And he went up from thence to Beersheba.Ver. 23. And he went up.] To the place of God’ s worship. Strabo writeth that the Metapontines, when they were enriched by a good year of grain, dedicated to Apollo a golden harvest. Dedicasse in Delphis χρυσουνθερος.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 26:23
(23-25) He went up from thence to Beer-sheba.—This was a very serious act on Isaac’s part He leaves the solitudes where he had found a refuge from the enmity of the Philistines, and returns to a place scarcely five leagues distant from their city. Should the old rancour revive, it may now take the form of actual war. And next, he does not go back to the well Lahai-Roi, where he had so long resided, but to Beer-sheba, his father’s favourite home. It was a claim on his part to the rights and inheritance of Abraham, and the claim was admitted. The same night Jehovah appears to him, bids him put away his fears, and renews to him the promises which were his by the right of his birth. My servant Abraham.—A title of high honour and significance, given to Moses repeatedly, to Joshua (Joshua 24:29), to Israel (Isaiah 41:8), and to the Messiah (Isaiah 52:13). It means God’s prime minister and vicegerent. He builded an altar.—In returning to Beer-sheba, Isaac had apparently faced the dangers of his position, through confidence in the promises made to his father, with whom he identified himself by taking up his abode at his home. And no sooner are the promises confirmed to him than he restores the public worship of God in the very place where Abraham had established it (Genesis 21:33). Digged a well.—The word is not that previously used in the chapter, but one that signifies the re-opening of the well which Abraham had dug, but which had become stopped by violence or neglect.
Sermons on Genesis 26:23
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Election and Reprobation #9 Concerning Jacob and Esau by John Calvin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of meditating on God's word and holding onto His promises, even in the midst of suffering and afflictions. He encourages beli |
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(Genesis) Genesis 46:1-3 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and how he initially did not seek God's guidance in his life. Jacob made his own decisions and only turned to God on Sunda |
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(Genesis) Genesis 28:16-31:55 by Joe Focht | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and his encounter with God at the border of the land. Jacob wrestles with God and learns a remarkable lesson. The preacher |
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Jacob's Journey to Egypt by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith takes us through the story of Jacob's journey to Egypt as recorded in Genesis chapter 46. He begins by recounting how Joseph's older brothers had |
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From the Death of Isaac to the Exodus Out of Egypt by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the reunion of Joseph with his brothers and father Jacob in Egypt, highlighting the forgiveness, reconciliation, and generosity displayed by Joseph toward |