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  • But this is like the wells which Isaac's servants digged, that the Philistines strove about as those which belonged unto them, which, though fresh, useful springs in themselves, caused them to be called Esek and Sitnah,

    Pneumatologia 1616-1683 1967

  • The first two wells which they dug were called Esek and Sitnah, contention and hatred.

    Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume I (Genesis to Deuteronomy) 1721

  • The name "Esek" is very close to the Hebrew word meaning "to extort."

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • The name "Esek" is very close to the Hebrew word meaning "to extort."

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • The name "Esek" is very close to the Hebrew word meaning "to extort."

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2009

  • The name "Esek" is very close to the Hebrew word meaning "to extort."

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2009

  • After a season of ineffectual cruising, Commodore Esek Hopkins had put in for repairs at Providence; now he would remain there, effectively neutralized.

    Robert Morris Charles Rappleye 2010

  • After a season of ineffectual cruising, Commodore Esek Hopkins had put in for repairs at Providence; now he would remain there, effectively neutralized.

    Robert Morris Charles Rappleye 2010

  • Along with his equally famous brother Esek, Stephen Hopkins bought a store in Providence that led to a successful and profitable career in a mercantile and ship-building partnership.

    History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

  • And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him.

    Probably Just One Of Those Funny Coincidences 2006

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