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Genesis 21:33

a tamarisk tree The tamarix syriaca. The Heb. word êshelpuzzled the versions; LXX ἄρουραν, Lat. nemus. Tradition probably connected a famous tamarisk, close to the seven sacred springs, with the site of the sanctuary of Beer-sheba; cf. Genesis 26:23-25. See, also, for "tamarisk tree," 1 Samuel 22:6; 1 Samuel 31:13.

the Everlasting God Heb. El-Ôlâm. See notes on Genesis 14:18; Genesis 17:1. "The God of Ages," the name which Abraham here identifies in thought and worship with Jehovah. God does not change, though the defective knowledge of Him in early ages makes way in later time for the fuller Revelation to the Chosen Family.

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  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse Genesis 21:33. _ABRAHAM PLANTED A GROVE_] The original word אשל _eshel_ has been variously translated a _grove_, a _plantation_, an _orchard_, a _cultivated field_, and an _oak_. From this word...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    - The Birth of Isaac 7. מלל _mı̂lēl_ “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word. 14. חמת _chêmet_ “bottle,” akin to חמה _chāmâh_, “surround, enclose,” and הוּם _chûm_ “black. באר

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH _ 1. Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ 3. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) 4. Sarah's demand ...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. In this section the three main sources, J. E, P are present. Gunkel has given strong reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. Probably from JE. The analysis is uncertain; perhaps Genesis 21:25 f., Genesis 21:28; Genesis 21:32 belong to J, the rest to E. One narrative repres...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    GROVE. Hebrew. _'eshel_. trees, riot _'asherah_ (App-42), but the wood for Genesis 22:3 about twenty years later. THE EVERLASTING GOD. This is the Divine definition of Jehovah (Lord), Hebrew. _'olam...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    PLANTED A GROVE— Abraham planted this grove, no doubt, to erect an altar there, and to perform the duties of religion. These groves were universal in the Heathen world; _nunquam est lucus sine religio...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    _AND ABRAHAM PLANTED A GROVE IN BEERSHEBA, AND CALLED THERE ON THE NAME OF THE LORD, THE EVERLASTING GOD._ Abraham planted a grove - [Hebrew, _ 'ESHEL_ (H815)]. The tarfa or tamarisk, used here collec...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    21:33 tamarisk (a-5) Or 'a grove.' *God. (b-18) _ El Olam_ see Isaiah 40:28 ; Daniel 12:7 ; Micah 5:2 ....

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    BIRTH OF ISAAC. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. COVENANT BETWEEN ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH 8. Weaned] in his second or third year, as is usual among Orientals....

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    A GROVE] RV 'a tamarisk tree': see on Genesis 12:6....

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    Abraham planted the tree to show his thanks to God. God had promised to give the whole country to Abraham and to his *descendants. (See Genesis 12:7.) And this well was the beginning of the things tha...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    AND ABRAHAM PLANTED A GROVE IN BEER-SHEBA. — Heb., _a tamarisk tree._ Under a noble tree of this kind, which grows to a great size in hot countries, Saul held his court at Gibeah, and under another hi...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    וַ יִּטַּ֥ע אֶ֖שֶׁל בִּ בְאֵ֣ר שָׁ֑בַע וַ

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Which things are an allegory.- Galatians 4:22. "Abraham stretched forth his hand,...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, the long-promised son was born. Sarah who at an earlier point had laughed with the laughter of incredulity, now laughed with the...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    And [Abraham] planted a grove in Beersheba, and (n) called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God. (n) That is, he worshipped God in all points of true religion....

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    A grove: in the midst of which was an altar, dedicated to the Lord God eternal; to testify that he alone was incapable of change. Thither Abraham frequently repaired, to thank God for all his favours....

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. Arise...

  • Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly

    We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine mercy in Christ the Lord. We have had in fine the judgment of...

  • John Calvin's Bible Commentary

    33._And Abraham planted a grove_. It hence appears that more rest was granted to Abraham, after the covenant was entered into, than he had hitherto enjoyed; for now he begins to plant trees, which is...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path of faith in another point of view. Abraham denies his relationship with his wi...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    AND [ABRAHAM] PLANTED A GROVE IN BEERSHEBA,.... The Jewish writers w are divided about the use of this grove, as Jarchi relates; one says it was for a paradise or orchard, to produce fruits out of it...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    And [Abraham] planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God. Ver. 33. _Abraham planted a grove._] That he might have a private place for prayer and medit...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _And Abraham planted a grove_ For a shade to his tent, or perhaps an orchard of fruit-trees; and there, though we cannot say he settled, for God would have him while he lived to be a stranger and a pi...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Isaac is borne. 4 He is circumcised. 6 Sarahs ioy. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. 15 Hagar in distresse. 17 The Angel comforteth her. 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. 1 AN...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God....

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech...

  • Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures

    NINTH SECTION _The birth of Isaac. Ishmael’s expulsion. The Covenant of peace with Abimelech at Beer-sheba_ GENESIS 21:1-34 1And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as...

  • Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

    THE PROMISE FULFILLED IN ISAAC Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of Abraham. Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, at the time God Himself had...

  • Marginal Notes in the King James Version (1611)

    GROVE: Or, Tree...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    ABRAHAM PLANTED A GROVE, not so much for shade, which yet was pleasant and necessary in these hot regions, as for religious use, that he might retire thither from the noise of worldly business, and fr...

  • Notes on the Pentateuch by Charles Henry Mackintosh

    And the Lord visited Sarah, as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken." Here we have accomplished promise the blessed fruit of patient waiting upon God. None ever waited in vain. Th...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    Genesis 21:33 planted H5193 (H8799) tree H815 Beersheba H884 called H7121 (H8799) name H8034 LORD H3068 Everlasting

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    ‘And Abraham planted a Tamarisk tree at Beersheba and called there on the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God - El ‘Olam.' It may be that the Philistines in Gerar worshipped El ‘Olam whom, because of...

  • Scofield's Bible Commentary

    EVERLASTING GOD (1) The Hebrew "Olam" is used in Scripture: (a) of secret or hidden things (for example (Leviticus 5:2) "hidden"; (2 Kings 4:27); "hid"; (Psalms 10:1); "hidest"); (b) an indefinite...

  • Sermon Bible Commentary

    Genesis 21 In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: I. The outcast. As Abraham is the father of all the faithful, so the Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. He was an impudent boy, w...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. Bondwoman and her son cast out. Abraham at Beersheba. CHARACTERS: Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Abimelech. CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    Genesis 21:3. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. Luke 6:21. Sarah had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she could sing with Mary, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spi...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _Abraham planted a grove in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the Lord_ ABRAHAM THE GODLY MAN I. HE MAKES PROVISION FOR DIVINE WORSHIP. 1. It was intelligent. 2. It was grateful. 3. It...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 21:33 EVERLASTING GOD. Here the common Semitic term for “God” is followed by the attribute of everlastingness. ⇐...

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 21:33. And Abraham planted a grove.] Properly, the Oriental tamarisk tree or grove. They grow to a remarkable height, and furnish a wide shade. It seems as if this were a reli...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION GENESIS 21:22 AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,—possibly in immediate sequence to the incident of the preceding chapter, but, "according to the common law of Hebrew narrative, probably not...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Genesis 21:1), I like this. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." I've got that...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    grove. or, tree. Amos 8:14 The original word eshel, has been variously translated a Beer-sheba. Deuteronomy 16:21 Judges 3:7 called. Genesis 4:26...

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    And Abraham planted a grove — For a shade to his tent, or perhaps an orchard of fruit trees; and there, though we cannot say he settled, for God would have him while he lived to be a stranger and a pi...

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