Genesis 26:20

But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Esek, because they contended with him.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The herdsmen of Gerar argued with Isaac’s herdsmen, saying, “The water is ours.” He called the name of the well Esek, because they contended with him.
World English Bible (WEB)
And the herdmen{H7462}{(H8802)} of Gerar{H1642} did strive{H7378}{(H8799)} with Isaac's{H3327} herdmen{H7462}{(H8802)}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, The water{H4325} is ours: and he called{H7121}{(H8799)} the name{H8034} of the well{H875} Esek{H6230}; because they strove{H6229}{(H8694)} with him.
Strong's King James
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
and shepherds of Gerar strive with shepherds of Isaac, saying, ‘The water is ours;’ and he calleth the name of the well ‘Strife,’ because they have striven habitually with him;
Young's Literal Translation

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