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Verse Genesis 21:28. _SEVEN EWE LAMBS_] These were either given as a
_present_, or they were intended as the _price_ of the well; and being
accepted by Abimelech, they served as a _witness_ that he ha...
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- 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
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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_seven ewe lambs_ The seven lambs which Abraham here sets apart are to
be handed over to Abimelech, if he acknowledges Abraham as the
possessor of the well, and ratifies the compact with an oath. The...
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_AND ABRAHAM SET SEVEN EWE LAMBS OF THE FLOCK BY THEMSELVES._
No JFB commentary on these verses....
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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....
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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...
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The number 7 was a sign of an agreement. That was a custom at that
time. Abraham gave 7 sheep and Abimelech received 7 sheep. So they
knew that they had made an agreement....
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SEVEN EWE LAMBS. — The word in Hebrew for _swearing_ is a passive
verb, literally signifying “to be sevened,” that is, done or
confirmed by seven. In this ancient narrative we see a covenant
actually...
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וַ יַּצֵּ֣ב אַבְרָהָ֗ם אֶת ־שֶׁ֛בַע
כִּבְשֹׂ֥ת...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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28._And Abraham set seven ewe-lambs of the flock by themselves_. Moses
recites another chief point of the covenant; namely, that Abraham made
express provision for himself respecting the well, that he...
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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...
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AND ABRAHAM SET SEVEN EWE LAMBS OF THE FLOCK BY THEMSELVES. Separate
from the sheep and oxen he gave to Abimelech, and from those that were
used in making the covenant....
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And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.
Ver. 28. _By themselves._] Because for a distinct use; nothing
concerning the covenant aforementioned....
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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...
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And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves....
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The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Genesis 21:28 Abraham H85 set H5324 (H8686) seven H7651 lambs H3535
flock H6629...
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‘And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. And
Abimelech said to Abraham “What do these seven ewe lambs which you
have set by themselves mean?” And he said, “You will take these
seve...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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_Swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me_
ABRAHAM THE FRIEND OF MAN
I. ABRAHAM YIELDS READILY TO THE REQUEST FOR HIS FRIENDSHIP.
Abimelech’s motives in seeking the friendsh...
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 21:25 Before sealing the treaty, Abraham
raises the controversial issue of ownership of a WELL. The COVENANT or
treaty was designed to prevent conflict between the two parties....
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CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 21:22. Phichol.] Name signifies “mouth of all,” _i.e.,_
all-commanding. Probably an official title.
GENESIS 21:23. NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SON’S SON.] The LXX. has
“neit...
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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...
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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...
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Genesis 21:28...