Genesis 21:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 21:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 21:31 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them. Beersheba: that is, The well of the oat..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 21:31 — KJV
“Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them. Beersheba: that is, The well of the oath”
— Genesis 21:31 (KJV)
Genesis 21:31 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 21:31
“But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day. Enhakkore: that is, the well of him that called or, cried the jaw: or, Lehi, as called in this chapter”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:31: wherefore, called, place
“And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day. Perezuzza: that is, The breach of Uzza”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:31: wherefore, called, place
“And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beersheba unto this day. Shebah: That is, an oath Beersheba: that is, the well of the oath”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:31: called, beersheba, well
“And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not? Massah: that is, Temptation Meribah: that is, Chiding, or, Strife”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:31: called, place, because
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:31: place, because, well
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