What does Genesis 22:17 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore;d and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;"
Verse Genesis 22:17. _SHALL POSSESS THE GATE OF HIS ENEMIES_] Instead of _gate_ the Septuagint have πολεις, cities; but as there is a very near resemblance between πολεισ, _cities_, and πυλασ, _gates_...
- Abraham Was Tested 2. מריה _morı̂yâh_, “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה _môr'âh_; “Septuagint,” ὑψηλή _hupsēlē_, Onkelos, “worship.” Some take the word to be a simple derivative, as the Septuagint...
CHAPTER 22 THE TESTING OF ABRAHAM _ 1. God's command (Genesis 22:1)_ 2. Abraham's obedience (Genesis 22:3) 3. Isaac's question and Abraham's answer (Genesis 22:7) 4. Isaac upon the altar (Genesis...
ABRAHAM OBEYS THE DIVINE COMMAND TO SACRIFICE ISAAC, AND IS REWARDED BY THE SPARING OF HIS SON. The main narrative (Genesis 22:1) is from E, and the story, which is a literary masterpiece, is told wit...
BLESSING. WILL BLESS. I will surely bless; or,. will richly bless. Figure of speech _Polyptoton_ (App-6), for emphasis. STARS... SAND, &C. Figure of speech _Parozmia._ See note on Genesis 13:16. THE...
From E; but Genesis 22:15 are, probably, from another source, possibly R. As a piece of simple and vivid narrative, this passage from E's narrative is unsurpassed. SPECIAL NOTE ON THE SACRIFICE OF IS...
POSSESS THE GATE, &C.— He who is possessed of the gates is possessed of the cities, and, these surrendered, becomes master of all the country; so to possess the gates is to possess the cities and coun...
PART THIRTY-FOUR THE STORY OF ABRAHAM: CONFIRMATION OF THE COVENANT Genesis 22:1-24 _The Sacrifice of Isaac_ (1-24) _1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said un...
_THAT IN BLESSING I WILL BLESS THEE, AND IN MULTIPLYING I WILL MULTIPLY THY SEED AS THE STARS OF THE HEAVEN, AND AS THE SAND WHICH IS UPON THE SEA SHORE; AND THY SEED SHALL POSSESS THE GATE OF HIS ENE...
THE OFFERING OF ISAAC ON MOUNT MORIAH In this narrative we have the crowning proof that Abraham was willing to resign all that was dearest to him at the bidding of God, even that son on whose life dep...
GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE GENESIS _ALUN OWEN_ CHAPTER 22 GOD TESTS ABRAHAM V1 After these things, God tested Abraham. God said to him, ‘Abraham’. And Abraham replied, ‘I am here.’ V2 God said, ‘Take y...
כִּֽי ־בָרֵ֣ךְ אֲבָרֶכְךָ֗ וְ הַרְבָּ֨ה אַרְבֶּ֤ה אֶֽת ־זַרְעֲךָ֙ כְּ כֹוכְבֵ֣י הַ שָּׁמַ֔יִם וְ כַ...
SACRIFICE OF ISAAC Genesis 22:1 THE sacrifice of Isaac was the supreme act of Abraham's life. The faith which had been schooled by so singular an experience and by so many minor trials was here perfe...
THE PROMISE SEALED WITH AN OATH Genesis 22:14 It was only at the last moment that the ram was shown and substituted. It is when we get to the mount of sacrifice that God's deliverance is seen. It was...
In this chapter we have the account of the seventh appearing of Jehovah to Abraham and it is that of his supreme testing and consequent bringing into fellowship with God. It must have been in many way...
"NOW I KNOW THAT YOU FEAR GOD" God then saw Abraham would obey no matter what the cost. The Angel of the Lord stayed him from killing Isaac. He then said, "Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anyt...
_Stars and dust, comprising the just and sinners. --- Gates, shall judge and rule. (Haydock)_...
That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enem...
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...
17._Thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies. _He means that the offspring of Abraham should be victorious over their enemies; for in the gates were their bulwarks, and in them they administered...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 22, 23, AND 24. But on this introduction of the heir, he necessarily becomes the main subject; and chapter 22 opens with it: "It came to pass after these thin...
THAT IN BLESSING I WILL BLESS THEE,.... With temporal and spiritual blessings; with the Spirit and all his graces; with Christ and redemption, justification, and salvation by him; and with eternal lif...
That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which [is] upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his en...
1 Abraham is tempted to offer Isaac. 3 Hee giueth proofe of his faith and obedience. 11 The Angel stayeth him. 13 Isaac is exchanged with a ramme. 14 The place is called Iehouah-ijreh. 15 Abraham...
The Blessing of the Lord Repeated...
TENTH SECTION _The sacrifice of Isaac. The sealing of the faith of Abraham. The completion and sealing of the Divine Promise_ GENESIS 22:1-19 1And it came to pass after these things [preparatory th...
THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH The time comes when God gives to Abraham one of the most sever trials of faith possible. When He calls his name, Abraham is fully alert and responsive, "Here I am." Surel...
SHORE: _ Heb._ lip...
15-19 There are high declarations of God's favour to Abraham in this confirmation of the covenant with him, exceeding any he had yet been blessed with. Those that are willing to part with any thing f...
i.e. The city, by a usual synecdoche, as DEUTERONOMY 12:15, DEUTERONOMY 18:6, all the cities, and consequently the country adjacent; _gate_ for _gates._ The sense is, they shall subdue their enemies....
and brought us nigh, and the Advocate which keeps us nigh. Sin has been for ever obliterated from that platform on which God and the worshipper stand in hallowed fellowship. What was it which constitu...
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‘And the angel of Yahweh called to Abraham a second time out of heaven, and said, “By myself have I sworn, the word of Yahweh, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your onl...
Genesis 22:1. Abraham is the first, if not the greatest, of the heroes of the Hebrew people. A man dazed by life's illusions, a dreamer of strange dreams and a seer of impossible visions, he has yet...
Genesis 22:1. _And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt-_ That is, «God did test or try»- Genesis 22:1. _Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he...
CONTENTS: Offering of Isaac. Abrahamic covenant again confirmed. CHARACTERS: God, Abraham, Isaac, angel. CONCLUSION: The man of faith must keep his eye on God, looking not at circumstances, nor pond...
Genesis 22:1. _God did tempt Abraham,_ who had now attained the height of all his earthly joys; and seen in Isaac the long-suspended promises fulfilled. He saw nature aided by divine power in his birt...
_God did tempt Abraham_ THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM I. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF ABRAHAM WHEN THIS TRIAL CAME. His hope was set on Isaac as the medium through which God’s promise could be fulfilled, and he had...
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 22:1 The conditional promises of Genesis 12:1 are now unconditionally guaranteed as a result of Abraham’s preparedness to sacrifice his son. Put to the test, Abraham displays r...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 22:1. God did tempt Abraham.] Try, prove, or put to the test.— GENESIS 22:2. LAND OF MORIAH.] “A general phrase for the mountainous district of Jerusalem. But this _Moriah_...
EXPOSITION GENESIS 22:1 AND IT CAMS TO PASS—the alleged mythical character of the present narrative (De Wette, Bohlen) is discredited not more by express Scripture statement (Hebrews 11:17) than by i...
Now it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham (Genesis 22:1), Or tested Abraham or proved Abraham. "Let no man, when he is tempted, say that he is tempted of God: because God nev...
in blessing. Genesis 12:2 Genesis 27:28 Genesis 27:29 Genesis 28:3 Genesis 28:14 #ff. Genesis 49:25 Genesis 49:26 Deuteronomy 28:2 Ephesians 1:3 I will multiply. See on ch....
WHERE IS THE LAMB? Genesis 22:7 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The query in Genesis 22:7, which was asked by Isaac, was most natural. He was on his way with his father to the place of sacrifice, he was carryin...
Multiplying I will multiply thee — Those that part with any thing for God, shall have it made up to them with unspeakable advantage. Abraham has but one son, and is willing to part with that one in ob...