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Esek

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(strife). A well in Gerar (Gen. 26:20²⁰And 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. (Genesis 26:20)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

A well in the valley of Gerar, dug by the servants of Isaac, and striven for by the servants of Abimelech; hence its name, which signifies “strife” (Gen. 26:20²⁰And 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. (Genesis 26:20)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

6230 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

`eseq

Phonic:

ay’sek

Meaning:

from 6229; strife

KJV Usage:

Esek

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

strife

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Strife; quarrel; dispute:―a well in the valley of Gerar dug by Isaac’s servants, Gen. 26:20. {Rixa}