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What does Genesis 26:20 mean?

But the herders from Gerar argued with Isaac's herders, saying, 'This water is ours!' So Isaac named the well 'Esek,' which means 'argument,' because they fought over it. Genesis 26:20 - Modern Text Bible

(Conflict breaks out over the new well, so Isaac names it after the dispute.)