Geneva Study Bible Commentary
Genesis 21:33
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.
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.
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...
- 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
_a tamarisk tree_ The _tamarix syriaca_. The Heb. word _êshel_puzzled the versions; LXX ἄρουραν, Lat. _nemus_. Tradition probably connected a famous tamarisk, close to the seven sacred springs, with t...
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...
_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...
21:33 tamarisk (a-5) Or 'a grove.' *God. (b-18) _ El Olam_ see Isaiah 40:28 ; Daniel 12:7 ; Micah 5:2 ....
A GROVE] RV 'a tamarisk tree': see on Genesis 12:6....
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...
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...
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...
וַ יִּטַּ֥ע אֶ֖שֶׁל בִּ בְאֵ֣ר שָׁ֑בַע וַ
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...
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....
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...
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...
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] 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...
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...
_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...
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 planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God....
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...
GROVE: Or, Tree...
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...
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...
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 21:33 planted H5193 (H8799) tree H815 Beersheba H884 called H7121 (H8799) name H8034 LORD H3068 Everlasting
‘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...
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...
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...
_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...
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 21:33 EVERLASTING GOD. Here the common Semitic term for “God” is followed by the attribute of everlastingness. ⇐...
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...
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...
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...
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...