New International Version Then Abimelek said to Isaac, “Move away from us; you have become too powerful for us.” New Living Translation Finally, Abimelech ordered Isaac to leave the country. “Go somewhere else,” he said, “for you have become too powerful for us.” English Standard Version And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us, for you are much mightier than we.” Berean Standard Bible Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Depart from us, for you are much too powerful for us.” Berean Literal Bible And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go from us, for you have become much mightier than we.” King James Bible And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we. New King James Version And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us, for you are much mightier than we.” New American Standard Bible Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us, for you are too powerful for us.” NASB 1995 Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us, for you are too powerful for us.” NASB 1977 Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us, for you are too powerful for us.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us, for you are too mighty for us.” Amplified Bible Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from here, because you are far too powerful for us.” Berean Annotated Bible Then Abimelech (my father is king) said to Isaac (he laughs), “Depart from us, for you are much too powerful for us. Christian Standard Bible And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Leave us, for you are much too powerful for us.” Holman Christian Standard Bible And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Leave us, for you are much too powerful for us.” American Standard Version And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we. Contemporary English Version Finally, Abimelech said, "Isaac, I want you to leave our country. You have become too powerful to stay here." English Revised Version And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we. GOD'S WORD® Translation Finally, Abimelech said to Isaac, "Go away from us! You've become more powerful than we are." Good News Translation Then Abimelech said to Isaac, "Leave our country. You have become more powerful than we are." International Standard Version Then Abimelech ordered Isaac, "Move away from us! You've become more powerful than we are." NET Bible Then Abimelech said to Isaac, "Leave us and go elsewhere, for you have become much more powerful than we are." New Heart English Bible Abimelech said to Isaac, "Go from us, for you are much mightier than we are." Webster's Bible Translation And Abimelech said to Isaac, Go from us: for thou art much mightier than we. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Abimelech said to Isaac, “Depart from us, for you are much too powerful for us.” World English Bible Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us, for you are much mightier than we.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abimelech says to Isaac, “Go from us; for you have become much mightier than we”; Berean Literal Bible And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go from us, for you have become much mightier than we.” Young's Literal Translation And Abimelech saith unto Isaac, 'Go from us; for thou hast become much mightier than we;' Smith's Literal Translation And Abimelech will say to Isaak, Go from us: for thou wert strong above us exceedingly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleInsomuch that Abimelech himself said to Isaac: Depart from us, for thou art become much mightier than we. Catholic Public Domain Version It reached a point where Abimelech himself said to Isaac, “Move away from us, for you have become very much more powerful than we.” New American Bible So Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us; you have become far too numerous for us.” New Revised Standard Version And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from us; you have become too powerful for us.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abimeleck said to Isaac, Go away from among us; for you are much mightier than we. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abimelek said to Isaaq, “Go from our presence because you have become much stronger than we are.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abimelech said unto Isaac: 'Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abimelech said to Isaac, Depart from us, for thou art become much mightier than we. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Isaac's Prosperity…15So the Philistines took dirt and stopped up all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the days of his father Abraham. 16Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Depart from us, for you are much too powerful for us.” 17So Isaac left that place and encamped in the Valley of Gerar and settled there.… Cross References Then Abimelech said to Isaac, Genesis 20:15 And Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you please.” Genesis 21:22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do. “Depart from us, Job 21:14 Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways. Job 22:17 They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’ for you are much too powerful for us.” Numbers 13:31 But the men who had gone up with him replied, “We cannot go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are!” Exodus 1:9 “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. Deuteronomy 7:1 When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— Genesis 21:25-31 But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized, / Abimelech replied, “I do not know who has done this. You did not tell me, so I have not heard about it until today.” / So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant. … Genesis 13:6-9 But the land was unable to support both of them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to coexist. / And there was discord between the herdsmen of Abram and the herdsmen of Lot. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were also living in the land. / So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen. … Genesis 31:52-53 This mound is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not go past this mound to harm you, and you will not go past this mound and pillar to harm me. / May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. Numbers 22:3-4 and Moab was terrified of the people because they were numerous. Indeed, Moab dreaded the Israelites. / So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us, as an ox licks up the grass of the field.” Since Balak son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time, Judges 11:7 Jephthah replied to the elders of Gilead, “Did you not hate me and expel me from my father’s house? Why then have you come to me now, when you are in distress?” 1 Samuel 26:19 Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ 2 Samuel 24:24 “No,” replied the king, “I insist on paying a price, for I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. 1 Kings 21:20 When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 16:10 Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people. Treasury of Scripture And Abimelech said to Isaac, Go from us; for you are much mightier than we. Go. mightier. Exodus 1:9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: Jump to Previous Abimelech Abim'elech Isaac Mightier Move Powerful StrongerJump to Next Abimelech Abim'elech Isaac Mightier Move Powerful StrongerGenesis 26 1. Isaac, because of famine, sojourns in Gerar, and the Lord blesses him.7. He is reproved by Abimelech for denying his wife. 12. He grows rich, and the Philistines envy his prosperity. 18. He digs wells. 23. God appears to him at Beersheba, and blesses him; 26. and Abimelech makes a covenant with him. 34. Esau's wives. Then Abimelech said to Isaac, Abimelech was likely a royal title among the Philistines, as Pharaoh was in Egypt. This king of Gerar appears to have succeeded the Abimelech who dealt with Abraham. Isaac had come to Philistine territory during famine, as Abraham had before him, but his growing household, flocks, servants, and wealth made him a significant presence in the region. Gen 20:15 And Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you…”… “Depart from us, The Philistines had already shown resentment toward Isaac’s prosperity by stopping up the wells associated with Abraham. Abimelech’s request was an effort to remove a foreign resident whose increasing strength could become a source of conflict. Job 21:14 Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire… for you are much too powerful for us.” Isaac’s wealth and influence were evident to the Philistines, who recognized that he had become stronger than they expected. His prosperity rested on God’s blessing and demonstrated that the promise to Abraham’s family continued through Isaac, even while he lived among hostile neighbors. Num 13:31 But the men who had gone up with him replied,… Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaacThe son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is a patriarch of Israel. In this chapter, he is living in the land of the Philistines during a famine. 2. Abimelech The king of the Philistines in Gerar. He interacts with Isaac, recognizing his growing power and influence. 3. Gerar A Philistine city where Isaac temporarily resides. It is significant as a place of both conflict and blessing for Isaac. 4. Philistines The people living in the region of Gerar. They become envious of Isaac's prosperity. 5. Famine A severe shortage of food that prompts Isaac to move to Gerar, following God's guidance. Teaching Points God's Provision in AdversityJust as God provided for Isaac during the famine, He provides for us in our times of need. Trust in God's faithfulness even when circumstances seem dire. Prosperity and Envy Isaac's prosperity led to envy from the Philistines. Be mindful of how blessings can affect relationships and strive for peace and humility. Obedience and Blessing Isaac's obedience to God's direction resulted in blessing. Our obedience to God's Word can lead to spiritual and sometimes material blessings. Conflict and Resolution Isaac's peaceful departure from Gerar demonstrates a godly response to conflict. Seek peaceful resolutions and trust God to handle opposition. Influence and Witness Isaac's influence was recognized by Abimelech. Our lives should reflect God's work in us, serving as a witness to those around us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 26:16?2. Why did Abimelech say, "Move away from us," to Isaac in Genesis 26:16? 3. How can we respond to rejection while maintaining faith like Isaac? 4. What does Genesis 26:16 teach about God's provision during conflict? 5. How does Isaac's experience relate to Jesus' teaching on loving enemies? 6. How can we apply Isaac's patience in our own challenging situations today? 7. Why did Abimelech ask Isaac to leave in Genesis 26:16? 8. What does Genesis 26:16 reveal about conflict resolution in biblical times? 9. How does Genesis 26:16 reflect God's promise to Isaac? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 26? Verse 16. - And Abimelech said unto Isaac (almost leading to the suspicion that the Philistine monarch had instigated the outbreak of hostilities amongst his people), Go from us (a royal command rather than a friendly advice); for thou art much mightier than we. The same apprehension of the growing numbers and strength of Isaac's descendants in Egypt took possession of the heart of Pharaoh, and led to their enslavement (vide Exodus 1:9). Abimelech’s order reveals three truths: the world notices when God blesses His people; prosperity may provoke fear and rejection; and even forced separation becomes a vehicle for God to advance His purposes. Isaac’s literal, historical experience assures believers today that God’s covenant faithfulness is undiminished, turning opposition into opportunity and making His power unmistakable to all who watch. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Abimelechאֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ (’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 40: Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Isaac, יִצְחָ֑ק (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah “Depart from לֵ֚ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk us, מֵֽעִמָּ֔נוּ (mê·‘im·mā·nū) Preposition-m | first person common plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you are much מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily too powerful עָצַֽמְתָּ־ (‘ā·ṣam·tā-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6105: To bind fast, close, powerful, numerous, to crunch the bones for us.” מִמֶּ֖נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Additonal Resources Genesis 26:16 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 26:16 Bible Gateway Genesis 26:16 Bible.com Genesis 26:16 NIV |
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