Bible Commentary

And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac. 3. And Abraham called, &c.] For the name Isaac, see note on Gen 17:19. The father, in the P narrative, gives the name: see Gen 16:15. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 3. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 21:3”

For Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. 2. in his old age ] Cf. Gen 21:7, Gen 18:11, Gen 24:36, Gen 37:3, Gen 44:20 (al+l from J); meaning literally “to his old age.” at the set time ] Cf. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 21:2”

And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. 1. visited ] Cf. 1Sa 2:21; Luk 1:68. The word is used for the dealings of God, sometimes, as here, in blessing, and sometimes in punishment. The two clauses of this verse are identical in meaning: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 21:1”

For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham’s wife. 18. For the Lord ] An editorial addition, explanatory of Gen 20:17. “Jehovah” is here used for the only time in this narrative. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 18. For the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 20:18”

So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bore [children]. 17. Abraham prayed ] See note on Gen 20:7. This verse explains Gen 20:4. Barrenness was regarded as the sign of Divine displeasure, which might be averted by prayer and intercession: cf. Gen 25:21, Gen 30:2; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 20:17”

And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand [pieces] of silver: behold, he [is] to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that [are] with thee, and with all [other]: thus she was reproved. 16. I have given thy brother ] Abimelech emphasizes the word which Sarah had used … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 20:16”

And Abimelech said, Behold, my land [is] before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee. 15. my land is before thee ] Cf. Gen 13:9, Gen 34:10. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges My land is before thee, i.e. free for thy view and choice, as Gen 13:9. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 20:15”

And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave [them] unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife. 14. And Abimelech took ] Abimelech’s gift is intended to compensate Abraham for injury to his honour. The head of the household is regarded as embodying the rights of all who belong to him. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 20:14”

And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father’s house, that I said unto her, This [is] thy kindness which thou shalt show unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He [is] my brother. 13. God caused me to wander ] Referring to Gen 12:1. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 20:13”

And yet indeed [she is] my sister; she [is] the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. 12. she is indeed my sister ] See Gen 11:29, Gen 12:19. The marriage with a half-sister was evidently permitted in David’s time (cf. 2Sa 13:13); and it was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 20:12”