Genesis 26:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 26:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 26:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 26:17 — KJV
“And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.”
— Genesis 26:17 (KJV)
Genesis 26:17 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 26:17
“From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 26:17: thence, pitched, valley
“And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 26:17: thence, pitched, tent
“And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 26:17: isaac, gerar, dwelt
“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. Esek: that is, Contention”
Shares key themes with Genesis 26:17: isaac, tent, gerar
“And he builded an altar there, and called upon the name of the LORD, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac's servants digged a well.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 26:17: isaac, pitched, tent
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