Bible Commentary

And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite: 34, 35 (P). Esau’s Hittite Wives 34. forty years old ] The same age as Isaac, when he married Rebekah, Gen 25:20. Judith Basemath Hittite ] See Gen 36:2-3. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:34”

And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city [is] Beer-sheba unto this day. 33. Shibah ] This word, denoting “oath-taking” or “swearing,” is here given as the explanation of the name “Beer-sheba.” For another tradition as to the origin of the name, see Gen 21:31. The narrative there is from E; the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:33”

And it came to pass the same day, that Isaac’s servants came, and told him concerning the well which they had digged, and said unto him, We have found water. And it came to pass the same day,…. That the above things were transacted: that Isaac’s servants came, and told him concerning the well which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:32”

And they rose up quickly in the morning, and swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace. 31. betimes ] More often rendered “early”; cf. 2Ch 36:15. The etymology of the Old English word is “by time,” i.e. “in good time.” See Psa 5:3 (P.B.V.). sware ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:31”

And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink. 30. a feast ] A “feast” was partaken of by the two parties in a covenant. Cf. Gen 31:54. Here it is an evening “drinking banquet” cf. Gen 19:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 30. He made them a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:30”

That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou [art] now the blessed of the LORD. 29. as we have but good ] This statement, scarcely veracious in view of Gen 26:15 ; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:29”

And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath between us, [even] between us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee; 28. an oath ] A compact sealed by an oath. Cf. Deu 29:12; Neh 10:29. covenant ] See on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:28”

And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you? Verse 27. Seeing ye hate me] He was justified in thinking thus, because if they did not injure him, they had connived at their servants doing it. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:27”

Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army. 26 33 (J). Abimelech’s Covenant with Isaac 26. Then Abimelech ] The king of Gerar discerns that Isaac’s prosperity can only be explained by the special blessing of Jehovah his God ( Gen 26:29). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:26”

And he built an altar there, and called upon the name of the LORD, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac’s servants digged a well. 25. builded there ] As Abraham had done, Gen 12:7, Gen 13:18. called Lord ] See notes on Gen 4:26, Gen 21:33. digged a well ] According to Gen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:25”