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Themes in Genesis 26

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Themes in Genesis 26

Genesis 26:1 (show verse)

There was another famine in the land in addition to the one that had occurred in Abraham’s time. And Isaac went to Abimelech, king of the Philistines, at Gerar.

Abraham » Sojourns in egypt
Canaan » Land of » Famines in
Famine » Instances of » In canaan
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the days of isaac
Gerar » A city » A city of the philistines » Visited by isaac

Genesis 26:2 (show verse)

The Lord appeared to him and said, “Do not go down to Egypt. Live in the land that I tell you about;

Appearances » Outward » Of God
Communion » Instances of » isaac
God » Ability of » Appearances of
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
Jews, the » Promises respecting made to » isaac

Genesis 26:3 (show verse)

stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham.

Blessings » Who all nations are blessed in
Canaan » Land of » Renewed to isaac
Children » Share benefits of covenant privileges guaranteed to parents
Contracts » By oaths
Covenant » Of God with men » Confirmed with an oath
The Covenant » Made with » isaac
Holy land » Promised to » isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
Jews, the » Promises respecting made to » isaac
Nations » Who all nations are blessed in
The promises of God » Made to » isaac

Genesis 26:4 (show verse)

I will make your offspring as numerous as the stars of the sky, I will give your offspring all these lands, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed by your offspring,

Blessings » Who all nations are blessed in
Children » Share benefits of covenant privileges guaranteed to parents
The Covenant » Made with » isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
Israel » Prophecies » Concerning
Israel » Prophecies » Multitudes
Jews, the » Promises respecting made to » isaac
Nations » Who all nations are blessed in
The promises of God » Made to » isaac

Genesis 26:5 (show verse)

because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My mandate, My commands, My statutes, and My instructions.”

Abraham » Piety of
Children » Share benefits of covenant privileges guaranteed to parents
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
Jews, the » Promises respecting made to » isaac

Genesis 26:6 (show verse)

So Isaac settled in Gerar.

Gerar » A city » A city of the philistines » Abimelech, king of
Rebekah (rebecca) » Passes as isaac's sister
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Abimelech, in his treatment of isaac

When the men of the place asked about his wife, he said, “She is my sister,” for he was afraid to say “my wife,” thinking, “The men of the place will kill me on account of Rebekah, for she is a beautiful woman.”

Cowardice » Instances of » Isaac, in calling his wife his sister
Deception » Religious persons guilty of
Deception » Instances of » Isaac, in stating that his wife was his sister
Falsehood » Instances of » Isaac, denying that rebekah was his wife
isaac » Characteristics of » Imitated his father's sin
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Lives in gerar
Rebekah » General references to
Rebekah (rebecca) » Passes as isaac's sister
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Abimelech, in his treatment of isaac
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » Temptation to deceit, examples of
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » isaac » Lies

Genesis 26:8 (show verse)

When Isaac had been there for some time, Abimelech king of the Philistines looked down from the window and was surprised to see Isaac caressing his wife Rebekah.

Cowardice » Instances of » Isaac, in calling his wife his sister
Falsehood » Instances of » Isaac, denying that rebekah was his wife
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Lives in gerar
Philistines » Were a great people and governed by kings in the patriarchal age
Rebekah (rebecca) » Passes as isaac's sister
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Abimelech, in his treatment of isaac

Genesis 26:9 (show verse)

Abimelech sent for Isaac and said, “So she is really your wife! How could you say, ‘She is my sister’?”

Isaac answered him, “Because I thought I might die on account of her.”

Chiding » Abimelech chides isaac for similar conduct
Conscience » Faithful » Of abimelech, when he took isaac's wife for a concubine
Cowardice » Instances of » Isaac, in calling his wife his sister
Falsehood » Instances of » Isaac, denying that rebekah was his wife
Integrity » Instances of » Abimelech, when warned by God that the woman he had taken into his household was actually abraham's wife
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Lives in gerar
Rebekah (rebecca) » Passes as isaac's sister
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Abimelech, in his treatment of isaac

Genesis 26:10 (show verse)

Then Abimelech said, “What is this you’ve done to us? One of the people could easily have slept with your wife, and you would have brought guilt on us.”

Chastity » Exemplified
Chiding » Abimelech chides isaac for similar conduct
Conscience » Faithful » Of abimelech, when he took isaac's wife for a concubine
Falsehood » Instances of » Isaac, denying that rebekah was his wife
Integrity » Instances of » Abimelech, when warned by God that the woman he had taken into his household was actually abraham's wife
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Lives in gerar
Rebekah (rebecca) » Passes as isaac's sister
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Abimelech, in his treatment of isaac

Genesis 26:11 (show verse)

So Abimelech warned all the people with these words: “Whoever harms this man or his wife will certainly die.”

Chastity » Exemplified
Conscience » Faithful » Of abimelech, when he took isaac's wife for a concubine
Integrity » Instances of » Abimelech, when warned by God that the woman he had taken into his household was actually abraham's wife
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Lives in gerar
Rebekah (rebecca) » Passes as isaac's sister
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Abimelech, in his treatment of isaac

Genesis 26:12 (show verse)

Isaac sowed seed in that land, and in that year he reaped a hundred times what was sown. The Lord blessed him,

Agriculture » General references to
Agriculture » Products of » Increase, natural from the land
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Blessings » Temporal from God
Increase » Increase, natural from the land
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prospers
Seed » Yielded an abundant increase in canaan
Temporal » Blessings from God

Genesis 26:13 (show verse)

and the man became rich and kept getting richer until he was very wealthy.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prospers
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » isaac

Genesis 26:14 (show verse)

He had flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, and many slaves, and the Philistines were envious of him.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Envy » Instances of » Philistines, of isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prospers
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Possesses large flocks and herds
Oxen » Formed a part of the patriarchal wealth
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » isaac
Sheep » Constituted a great part of patriarchal wealth

Genesis 26:15 (show verse)

The Philistines stopped up all the wells that his father’s slaves had dug in the days of his father Abraham, filling them with dirt.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Contracts » Violated
Dishonesty » Instances of » Abimelech's servants confiscate a well
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Digs wells, and is defrauded of them by the herdsmen of abimelech
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
Wells » Were often stopped up by enemies
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech

Genesis 26:16 (show verse)

And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Leave us, for you are much too powerful for us.”

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Dishonesty » Instances of » Abimelech's servants confiscate a well
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech

Genesis 26:17 (show verse)

So Isaac left there, camped in the Valley of Gerar, and lived there.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Dishonesty » Instances of » Abimelech's servants confiscate a well
Gerar » A valley
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
Tents » Were pitched » In the neighborhood of wells, &c
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Gerar
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech

Genesis 26:18 (show verse)

Isaac reopened the water wells that had been dug in the days of his father Abraham and that the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died. He gave them the same names his father had given them.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Dishonesty » Instances of » Abimelech's servants confiscate a well
Gerar » A valley
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
Property » In real estate » Rights in, violated
Tents » Were pitched » In the neighborhood of wells, &c
Wells » Were often stopped up by enemies
Wells » Frequently made » Near encampments
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech

Genesis 26:19 (show verse)

Then Isaac’s slaves dug in the valley and found a well of spring water there.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Dishonesty » Instances of » Abimelech's servants confiscate a well
Gerar » A valley
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
Property » In real estate » Rights in, violated
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech

Genesis 26:20 (show verse)

But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Quarrel because they quarreled with him.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
Dishonesty » Examples of
Dishonesty » Instances of » Abimelech's servants confiscate a well
Esek » A well dug by the servants of isaac
Gerar » A valley
isaac » Characteristics of » Peaceableness
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
Meekness » Instances of » isaac
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
Property » In real estate » Rights in, violated
Property » In real estate
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Quarrelsomeness
Strife » Causes of » General examples of
Strife » Exemplified » Herdmen of gerar and of isaac
Strife » Instances of » Isaac's and those of gerar
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech
Wells » Mentioned in scripture » Esek

Genesis 26:21 (show verse)

Then they dug another well and quarreled over that one also, so he named it Hostility.

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Dishonesty » Instances of » Abimelech's servants confiscate a well
Gerar » A valley
isaac » Characteristics of » Peaceableness
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Digs wells, and is defrauded of them by the herdsmen of abimelech
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
Meekness » Instances of » isaac
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
Property » In real estate » Rights in, violated
Sitnah » A name given by isaac to a particular well where strife had occurred
Strife » Instances of » Isaac's and those of gerar
Wells » Were a frequent cause of strife
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech
Wells » Mentioned in scripture » Sitnah

Genesis 26:22 (show verse)

He moved from there and dug another, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Open Spaces and said, “For now the Lord has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Dishonesty » Instances of » Abimelech's servants confiscate a well
Gerar » A valley
isaac » Characteristics of » Peaceableness
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His peaceableness
Meekness » Instances of » isaac
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
Property » In real estate » Rights in, violated
Rehoboth » The name given to a well that was dug by isaac and his servants
Strife » Instances of » Isaac's and those of gerar
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of isaac
Wells » Were a frequent cause of strife
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech
Wells » Mentioned in scripture » Rehoboth

Genesis 26:23 (show verse)

From there he went up to Beer-sheba,

Beer-sheba » The most southern city of palestine » The place where isaac lived
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba

Genesis 26:24 (show verse)

and the Lord appeared to him that night 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 offspring because of My servant Abraham.”

Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Children » Share benefits of covenant privileges guaranteed to parents
Communion » Instances of » isaac
Fear » Not » Blessings in the journey of life
Fear nots » Blessings in the journey of life
God's Promises » Of plenty » Of posterity
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
Jews, the » Promises respecting made to » isaac
Seven » Fear nots » Blessings in the journey of life

Genesis 26:25 (show verse)

So he built an altar there, called on the name of Yahweh, and pitched his tent there. Isaac’s slaves also dug a well there.

Altar » Built by » isaac
Altars » Mentioned in scripture » Of isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His devoutness
isaac » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba

Genesis 26:26 (show verse)

Now Abimelech came to him from Gerar with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army.

Ahuzzath » Friend » Abimelech
Alliances » Instances of » Isaac and abimelech
Covenant » Instances of » Abimelech and isaac
Diplomacy » Instances of » Of abimelech
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
Oath » Used in solemnizing covenants » Between isaac and abimelech
Phichol » Chief captain of the philistines
Rulers' » Instances of » isaac

Genesis 26:27 (show verse)

Isaac said to them, “Why have you come to me? You hated me and sent me away from you.”

Alliances » Instances of » Isaac and abimelech
Covenant » Instances of » Abimelech and isaac
Diplomacy » Instances of » Of abimelech
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
Oath » Used in solemnizing covenants » Between isaac and abimelech
Rulers' » Instances of » isaac

Genesis 26:28 (show verse)

They replied, “We have clearly seen how the Lord has been with you. We think there should be an oath between two parties—between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you:

Alliances » Ratification of » By oaths
Alliances » Instances of » Isaac and abimelech
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Covenant » Instances of » Abimelech and isaac
Covenants » Designed for » Mutual protection
Covenants » Agreements between two parties
Diplomacy » Instances of » Of abimelech
Feasts » Covenants ratified by
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
Oath » Used in solemnizing covenants » Between isaac and abimelech
Oaths » Used for » Confirming covenants
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
Rulers' » Instances of » isaac

Genesis 26:29 (show verse)

You will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have only done what was good to you, sending you away in peace. You are now blessed by the Lord.”

Alliances » Ratification of » By oaths
Alliances » Instances of » Isaac and abimelech
Covenant » Instances of » Abimelech and isaac
Diplomacy » Instances of » Of abimelech
Feasts » Covenants ratified by
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
Oath » Used in solemnizing covenants » Between isaac and abimelech
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
Peace » Exemplified » Abimelech
Rulers' » Instances of » isaac
Titles and names of saints » Blessed of the lord

Genesis 26:30 (show verse)

So he prepared a banquet for them, and they ate and drank.

Alliances » Ratification of » By oaths
Alliances » Instances of » Isaac and abimelech
Covenant » Instances of » Abimelech and isaac
Covenant » Of men with men » Ratified » By making a feast
Covenants » Followed by a feast
Diplomacy » Instances of » Of abimelech
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Ratifying covenants
Feasts » Covenants ratified by
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
Rulers' » Instances of » isaac

Genesis 26:31 (show verse)

They got up early in the morning and swore an oath to each other.

Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.

Alliances » Ratification of » By oaths
Alliances » Instances of » Isaac and abimelech
Contracts » By oaths
Covenant » Instances of » Abimelech and isaac
Covenants » Conditions of » Conformed by oath
Diplomacy » Instances of » Of abimelech
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
Morning » The jews » Contracted covenants in
Oath » Used in solemnizing covenants » Between isaac and abimelech
Oaths » In covenants
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
Rising » Instances of » isaac
Rulers' » Instances of » isaac

Genesis 26:32 (show verse)

On that same day Isaac’s slaves came to tell him about the well they had dug, saying to him, “We have found water!”

isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech

Genesis 26:33 (show verse)

He called it Sheba. Therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba

to this day.

isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Moves away to the valley of gerar, afterward called beer-sheba
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
Shebah » A name given by isaac to a particular well
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between isaac and abimelech

Genesis 26:34 (show verse)

When Esau was 40 years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite.

Aholibamah » Wife of esau » She is probably identical with judith, of
Anah » Called also beeri
Bashemath » Wife of esau
Beeri » Hittite
wicked Children » Exemplified » Esau
Elon » Father-in-law of esau
Esau » General references to
Esau » Polygamy of
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Married heathen wives
Esau » Marries a hittite woman
Family » Trouble instances of » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law
Hittites » Esau intermarries with
Hivites » Esau intermarries with
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law
Judith » A wife of esau
Miscegenation » Instances of » Esau
Polygamy » Esau
Rebekah (rebecca) » Displeased with esau's wives
Trouble » Business family » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law
Wives » Not to be selected from among the unGodly

Genesis 26:35 (show verse)

They made life bitter for Isaac and Rebekah.

Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints grieve to witness in their brethren
wicked Children » Exemplified » Esau
Esau » His marriage to, a grief to isaac and rebekah
Family » Trouble instances of » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law
Miscegenation » Instances of » Esau
Rebekah » General references to
Rebekah (rebecca) » Displeased with esau's wives
Trouble » Business family » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law