Genesis 26:33

And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beersheba unto this day.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 26:33

BSB
So he called it Shibah, and to this day the name of the city is Beersheba.
AKJV
And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.
CPDV
Therefore, he called it, 'Abundance.' And the name of the city was established as 'Beersheba,' even to the present day.
ERV
And he called it Shibah: therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba unto this day.
NHEB
He called it Shibah. Therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.
SMT
And he will call it oath: for this the name of the city the well of the oath till this day.

Commentary for Genesis 26:33

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 26:33
Summary
Isaac names well establishing settlement name
Place
Beersheba
Event
Well named Shebah
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative