Gen 21:25 | NETfull | STEP | But Abraham lodged a complaint against Abimelech concerning a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized.

Genesis 21:25

25 But Abraham lodged a complaint ^{▼▼ The Hebrew verb used here means “to argue; to dispute”; it can focus on the beginning of the dispute (as here), the dispute itself, or the resolution of a dispute (Isa 1:18). Apparently the complaint was lodged before the actual oath was taken.} against Abimelech concerning a well ^{▼▼ Heb “concerning the matter of the well of water.”} that Abimelech’s servants had seized. ^{▼▼ The Hebrew verb used here means “to steal; to rob; to take violently.” The statement reflects Abraham’s perspective.}