Genesis 26:33
“And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beersheba unto this day.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac, and to Rebekah. The marriage of them itself was a trouble to them, it being…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 26:1-35
- The Events of Isaac’s Life 5. משׁמרת mı̂shmeret, “charge, ordinance.” מציה mı̂tsvâh, “command,” special order. חק…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He called it Shebah - This was probably the same well which was called Beersheba in the time of Abraham, which the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 26:26-33
We have here the contests that had been between Isaac and the Philistines issuing in a happy peace and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Shibah This word, denoting "oath-taking" or "swearing," is here given as the explanation of the name "Beer-sheba." For…