Geneva Study Bible Commentary
Genesis 21:24
And Abraham said, I will (k) swear.
(k) So that it is a lawful thing to take an oath in matters of importance, to justify the truth, and to assure others of our sincerity.
And Abraham said, I will (k) swear.
(k) So that it is a lawful thing to take an oath in matters of importance, to justify the truth, and to assure others of our sincerity.
- 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
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 ...
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...
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...
5. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou...
_NOW THEREFORE SWEAR UNTO ME HERE BY GOD THAT THOU WILT NOT DEAL FALSELY WITH ME, NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SON'S SON: BUT ACCORDING TO THE KINDNESS THAT I HAVE DONE UNTO THEE, THOU SHALT DO UNTO M...
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....
GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE GENESIS _ALUN OWEN_ CHAPTER 21 ISAAC IS BORN V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. He did what he had promised to her. V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. A son was...
וַ יֹּ֨אמֶר֙ אַבְרָהָ֔ם אָנֹכִ֖י אִשָּׁבֵֽעַ׃...
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,...
ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH COVENANT Genesis 21:22 Abimelech was impressed with Abraham's growing prosperity. He felt that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. “God is with thee in all that...
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...
_I will swear. The matter was of sufficient importance. Abraham binds himself, but not his posterity, who by God's order fought against the descendants of this king._...
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...
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...
24._And Abraham said, I will swear_. Although he had the stronger claim of right, he yet refuses nothing which belonged to the duty of a good and moderate man. And truly, since it is becoming in the s...
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...
AND ABRAHAM SAID, I WILL SWEAR. Sensible of the many favours he had received from Abimelech in times past, and was still indulged with, he very readily agreed to his proposal; and the rather, as he kn...
And Abraham said, I will swear. Ver. 24. _I will swear._] Abraham quickly consents to so reasonable a request, from so honourable a person. The wisdom from above is "easy to be entreated". Jam 3:17 T...
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...
And Abraham said, I will swear. He was ready to make such a covenant; he had no hopes for the personal possession of Canaan. But before he subscribes to any further promises, he distinguishes between...
The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech...
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...
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...
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...
QUEST. How could Abraham lawfully swear this, when Canaan was given by God to him and his seed for ever? ANSW. Neither Abraham nor his seed had any present and actual right to the possession of the la...
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...
Genesis 21:24 Abraham H85 said H559 (H8799) swear H7650 (H8735) Genesis 14:13;...
‘And Abraham said, “I will swear”.' Abraham confirms that he wishes to live at peace and is happy to agree to a renewal of the treaty, but takes the opportunity to deal with certain matters that need...
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...
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...
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...
_Swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me_ ABRAHAM THE FRIEND OF MAN I. ABRAHAM YIELDS READILY TO THE REQUEST FOR HIS FRIENDSHIP. Abimelech’s motives in seeking the friendsh...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 21:22. Phichol.] Name signifies “mouth of all,” _i.e.,_ all-commanding. Probably an official title. GENESIS 21:23. NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SON’S SON.] The LXX. has “neit...
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...
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...
Genesis 14:13 Romans 12:18 Hebrews 6:16...