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Book of Genesis - Chapter 26 - Verse 21

26:21
And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah.

Meaning

Genesis 26:21 recounts the story of Isaac and how he dealt with conflict over water rights with the herdsmen of Gerar. After moving away from a well that he had found and dug, Isaac's servants faced opposition when they dug another well. This new well was named Sitnah, which means "enmity" or "accusation." The naming of the well reflects the tension and contention surrounding the dispute over water sources in the region. The ongoing conflict over access to water highlights the importance of resources in the ancient world and the lengths that people would go to in order to secure them. It also serves as a reminder of the challenges that arise when individuals compete for limited resources, and the need for resolution and reconciliation in the face of such disputes.

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