Genesis 26:20

But the herdsmen of Gerar argued with Isaac's herdsmen. They said, "The water is ours!" So Isaac named the well Esek, because they argued with him.

Genesis 26:20, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: Esek means arguing.

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