Genesis 26:14

For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

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Other Translations for Genesis 26:14

BSB
He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.
AKJV
For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
CPDV
Likewise, he had possessions of sheep and of herds, and a very large family. Because of this, the Palestinians envied him,
ERV
and he had possessions of flocks, and possessions of herds, and a great household: and the Philistines envied him.
NHEB
He had possessions of flocks, possessions of herds, and a great household. The Philistines envied him.
SMT
And there will be to him possession of flocks, and possession of oxen, and service of many; and the Philistines will envy him.

Commentary for Genesis 26:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 26:14
Summary
Success breeds envious opposition from neighbors
Place
Gerar
Event
Philistines become envious of Isaac
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative