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Genesis 26

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^{Genesis 26:1 [1]} This is not the Abimelech of ch 20. Abimelech may actually be a dynastic title, like Caesar or Pharaoh, instead of a proper name. The events recounted in chapters 20 and 26 are separated by almost a hundred years.

^{Genesis 26:7 [2]} When Abraham used this ploy, it was a half-truth; when Isaac said this it was a complete lie. At this time Isaac was at least seventy-five years old; Rebekah's age at this time is not known.

^{Genesis 26:8 [3]} The name "Isaac" is based on the Hebrew verb translated "caressing," whose primary meaning is "to laugh" (cf 17:19).

^{Genesis 26:22 [4]} I.e. broad places.

^{Genesis 26:22 [5]} Lit fruitful.

^{Genesis 26:33 [6]} This could mean "oath" or "overflow, abundance." Likewise, the name Beersheba could mean "well of abundance," or "well of the oath," or "seven wells."

^{Genesis 26:35 [7]} Lit bitterness of spirit.

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