Bible Commentary

And he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw [them], he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, 2. lo, three men ] The sudden appearance of the three men before the tent is especially recorded. Their approach … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:2”

And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; 1 15. Visit of three Angels to Abraham, and the Promise of a Son to Sarah (J) 1. the Lord appeared ] The personal Theophany of Jehovah (cf. Gen 16:13) was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:1”

And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him. And all the men of his house,…. All the males, whether children or adult: born in the house, or bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him; by their will, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 17:27”

In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son. In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son. This is repeated, that it might be taken notice of that both were circumcised according to the command of God, and on the very day in which it was given. Jarchi observes, it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 17:26”

And Ishmael his son [was] thirteen years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin. 25. Ishmael thirteen years old ] The mention of Ishmael and of his age, is of interest; for it implies (1) the fact that the Ishmaelite people practised circumcision; (2) the possible reminiscence of a variant custom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 17:25”

And Abraham [was] ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin. And Abraham [was] ninety years old and nine,…. See Ge 17:1. This circumstance of his age is observed the more to commend his faith and obedience, that though he was an old man, he did not consider … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 17:24”

And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham’s house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him. 23 27. Abraham circumcises his Household 23. And … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 17:23”

And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham. 22. God went up ] This expression, which occurs also in Gen 35:13 (P), means that God returned to His dwelling-place, which the Israelite believed to be above the Heavens. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 22. God went … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 17:22”

But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year. Gen 17:21 My covenant will I establish with Isaac Isaac, a type of Christ 1. He is born in a miraculous manner. He was the child given by promises, and came not in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 17:21”

And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. 20. as for Ishmael, I have heard thee ] This verse contains the reply to Abraham’s spoken words in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 17:20”