Genesis 26:25

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

فَبَنَى هُنَاكَ مَذْبَحًا وَدَعَا بِٱسْمِ ٱلرَّبِّ. وَنَصَبَ هُنَاكَ خَيْمَتَهُ، وَحَفَرَ هُنَاكَ عَبِيدُ إِسْحَاقَ بِئْرًا.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Isaac builds an altar, calls on the Lord, and has his servants dig a well. There is no direct speech in this verse, but the key message is about Isaac's devotion and his actions to honor God.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're on a camping trip and you find a nice spot to set up your tent. Isaac did something like that, but instead of a tent, he built a special place to pray and thank God. He also had his helpers dig a well so they could have water. It's like setting up a picnic area and digging a hole for a water fountain!

Historical Background

Genesis was likely written by Moses around 1400-1200 BCE. It was written for the Israelites who were in the wilderness, to remind them of their history and God's promises. This verse takes place in a time when nomadic tribes were settling and building altars to worship God.

Living It Out Today

Imagine moving to a new city and setting up a space in your home for prayer and reflection, much like Isaac setting up his altar. This could be a corner with a Bible, a cross, or a special chair where you think about God and what He means to you.

Topics

• worship
• devotion
• service
• water
• altars
• settlement

Related Verses

• Exodus 17:6
• 1 Kings 18:30
• Luke 4:16
• John 4:6
• James 5:14

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Isaac build an altar?

Isaac built an altar to worship God and express his devotion. Altars were places where ancient people would offer sacrifices and prayers to their gods.

What does it mean to 'call upon the name of the Lord'?

Calling upon the name of the Lord means praying or speaking to God in a way that acknowledges His power and asks for His help or guidance.

Why did Isaac's servants dig a well?

Digging a well was essential for providing water for the people and animals. It shows that Isaac was preparing for long-term settlement and care for his community.

What can we learn from Isaac's actions in this verse?

We can learn that setting aside a place for worship and making practical arrangements for daily needs are important. It shows a balance between spiritual devotion and practical living.