Overview
The Bible addresses gerar across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Afflictions and Adversities, Wells, Tents and Valleys. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Isaac and Abraham.
Key Bible verses about gerar
Old Testament
Genesis
And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.
And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them.
And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water. springing: Heb. living
And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him. Esek: that is, Contention
And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah. Sitnah: that is, Hatred
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. Rehoboth: that is Room
People in the Bible and gerar
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying gerar for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 26:17, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Isaac and Abraham and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Afflictions and Adversities, Wells, Tents and Valleys.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about gerar?
The Bible addresses gerar across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Afflictions and Adversities, Wells, Tents and Valleys. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Isaac and Abraham.
How many Bible verses are about gerar?
The Bible references gerar in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention gerar?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 26:17: “And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with gerar?
Isaac and Abraham.
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