Genesis 26:14He had possessions of flocks, possessions of herds, and a great household. The Philistines envied him.
The setting
Gerar, Gaza region, ~2000 BC. Isaac's wealth is so vast it threatens the local Philistine economy...
The emotion here: concerned about the dangerous tension building
The original word
qana' (קָנָא) — to be jealous, zealous, envious with burning intensity
Why it matters
The Philistines were sea peoples who controlled key trade routes along the coast
Read with care
What most readers miss in Genesis 26:14
Isaac's prosperity wasn't just personal wealth — it shifted the entire regional power balance
Common misconceptionPeople think success always brings happiness. This verse shows that God's blessings can actually create serious relational and political problems.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Genesis 26:14
Bible Genome reading
Genesis 26:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Genesis 26:14 comes from the book of Genesis, written during the Patriarchal period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include prosperity, envy, conflict. Notable phrases: great household; Philistines envied him.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same growing
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
— Romans 10:17
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
— John 3:30
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
“He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6
Your reflection
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