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25 But Abraham lodged a complaint against[a] Abimelech concerning a well[b] that Abimelech’s servants had seized.[c]

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  1. Genesis 21:25 tn 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.
  2. Genesis 21:25 tn Heb “concerning the matter of the well of water.”
  3. Genesis 21:25 tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to steal; to rob; to take violently.” The statement reflects Abraham’s perspective.