Genesis 26:20
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King James Version (modern wording)
And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him.
Genesis 26:20 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And the herdsmen of Gerar strove with Isaac’s herdsmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek, because they contended with him.
Genesis 26:20 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
Genesis 26:20 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 26:20 say?
Genesis 26:20 in modern King James wording reads: "And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him."
Where is Genesis 26:20 found in the Bible?
Genesis 26:20 is verse 20 of chapter 26 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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