Genesis 21:25

And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 21:25

BSB

But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech's servants had seized,

AKJV

And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.

CPDV

And he reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which his servants had taken away by force.

ERV

And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of the well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.

NHEB

Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.

SMT

And Abraham rebuked Abimelech on account of the well of waters which Abimelech's servants took away by force.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 21:25

AndAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine reprovedH3198Verb AbimelechH40Proper Name Masculine becauseH182Noun FeminineofawellH875Noun FeminineofwaterH4325Noun MasculinewhichAbimelech'sH40Proper Name Masculine servantsH5650Noun MasculinehadviolentlytakenawayH1497Verb

Commentary for Genesis 21:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 21:25

Summary

Abraham confronts ruler about stolen water source

Place

Gerar

Event

Abraham reproves Abimelech over well

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC