Genesis 26:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Isaac finds a third well that no one disputes and names it Rehoboth, celebrating the space God has made.
The Context of Genesis 26:22
Isaac finds peaceful acceptance with the third well and recognizes God's provision.
What Does Genesis 26:22 Mean?
After two rejections, Isaac digs a third well. This time, silence. The Philistines do not contest. Isaac names it 'Rehoboth'—'broad places' or 'room'—and explicitly attributes this breakthrough to the Lord making room for him. His faith has not failed; it has matured through patient persistence.
Isaac's declaration—'we shall be fruitful in the land'—shows spiritual understanding. The Lord has provided not just a well but freedom from conflict, the space needed for true flourishing. Isaac's willingness to yield twice and dig thrice demonstrates the humility that invites God's breakthrough.
Genesis 26:22 in the Original Language
Rehoboth — רְחוֹבוֹת (rĕḥōḇōt), broad places or open spaces; room made by God's hand.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 26:22
What does Genesis 26:22 mean?
Isaac finds a third well that no one disputes and names it Rehoboth, celebrating the space God has made.
What is the context of Genesis 26:22?
Isaac finds peaceful acceptance with the third well and recognizes God's provision.