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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 21:22-34 Commentary on Genesis 21:22-34 (Read Genesis 21:22-34) Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. Abraham set apart seven ewe lambs from the flock,and Abimelek asked Abraham, What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves?, He replied, Accept these seven lambs from my hand as a witness that I dug this well.. 1. Which things are an. NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. Around the mouth of the well is a circular course of masonry, topped by a circular parapet of about a foot high; and at a distance of ten or twelve feet are stone troughs placed in a concentric circle with the well, the sides of which have deep indentions made by the wear of ropes on the upper edges The second well, about 200 yards farther south, is not more than five feet in diameter, but is formed of equally good masonry, and furnishes equally good water". L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35. 4. In the immediately preceding verses, God has provided Isaac and dismissed Ishmael, so that Abraham would learn that Gods promises do not depend on human schemes and effort for their fulfillment. The covenant arising out of bodily wants a civil agreement. Commentary: Patriarchs and Prophets (or Beginning of the End), chapter 13. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ How much specialized training (if any) do Christians need to be effective witnesses for Christ? Genesis 21:22-34 . The neighborhood of Beersheba, the revelation of Jehovah, the little company of believers. 15. Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. Theyre people who live rather ordinary lives, except for one significant fact--their lives count for eternity because they are used by God to help fulfill His purpose. Bondwoman and her son cast out. "Blessed are the peace-makers," and "beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that publisheth peace.". His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ Abimelech. fear Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 21:22-32 We have here an account of the treaty between Abimelech and Abraham, in which appears the accomplishment of that promise (Gen. 12:2) that God would make his name great. Abraham denies his relationship The inducement to it was God's favour to Abraham (Gen. 21:22): ?God is with thee in all that thou doest, read more, Observe, 1. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) had promised to her. Because there they aware both of them. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. GENESIS 21:23. Abimeleks servants seized the well so Abraham mustered his servants and seized it right back, correct? This blessing would come through Abrahams descendant, the Lord Jesus Christ. . So the treaty is solidified. In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. The birth of Isaac. Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 God promised that His covenant with Abraham would be an everlasting covenant; Abraham recognized God as everlasting., This foreshadows future encounters between the Israelites and the Philistines. Seemingly betraying a secret suspicion of the prince's veracity, the act aimed at preventing any recurrence of the grievance, and in this light it appears to have been regarded by Abimelech. mercy in Christ the Lord. Sometimes we think that weve got to be perfect before God can use us as a witness. _ALUN OWEN_ Wheres the balance between taking measures for our own safety versus trusting God to protect us? Luke 6:21. 8. 33:18-19). Abimelech, that is _Father-King,_ was Adaptation of Divine truth to those to whom it is sent. Good men should do all they can to make others so. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. Ver. You see, I think that Abraham may have recognized that Abimelek was in a tight spot. V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, or to the time of The files holding the data are as thick as unabridged dictionaries. Read Genesis commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise). 2. And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest: , saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Do we work hard or slack off? The term for making a treaty (used here and vs. 32) is karat. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. b. Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. And Abraham reproved (literally, reasoned with, and proved to the satisfaction of) Abimelech (who was, until informed, entirely unacquainted with the action of his servants) because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away. He lived in the desert and became an archer. 23 Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. Abraham took care to have his title to the well allowed, to prevent disputes in future. 23 Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my descendants or with my posterity, but as I have dealt kindly with you, so you will deal with me and with the . Do you call on the name of the Lord regardless of your circumstances. _God is with thee in all tha 1 Isaac is borne. 27:7). This is the term used in Ex. (See previous post about Abraham and Abimelek). THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves (designing by another covenant to secure himself against future invasion of Isis rights). It is good to remember God's mercies, of which national and civil quietude is one of the greatest, and it is becoming to erect memorials of both privileges and obligations. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the Abraham, thinking the herdsmen had acted on their master's orders, reproved Abimelech. We have here an account of the treaty between Abimelech and Abraham, in which appears the accomplishment of that promise (Gen. 12:2) that God would make his name great. you do. The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers Abraham called on the name of the Lord. This event is not recorded in Scripture. 22. See also Genesis 21:22-34 in other biblical comments: Adam Clarke Bible Commentary. He sets apart seven lambs from the flock and gives them to Abimelek. His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ 1. But what about Abraham? Then Abraham brings up a sore subject, a delicate matter, a touchy issue with Abimelek. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 all-commanding. He provided manna in the wilderness and brought water from a rock. The honest and fearless revelations of Bennetts own moral failures affirm he wrote this book for himself as much as for others. What for you is the most threatening aspect about telling someone about Christ. But He doesnt just provide for our needs so that we can live comfy lives for our own happiness. 22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do. BIRTH OF ISAAC. Abimelek continued, I have treated you well all this time that youve resided here in my kingdom as a foreigner. But we can have the comfort of knowing that both men were under Gods providential care. 20 God was with the boy as he grew up. Th Genesis 21:22 time H6256 Abimelech H40 Phichol H6369 commander H8269 Another highlight of this passage is the explanation for the origin of the name Beersheba. One of Abrahams deeply rooted fears when God called him to leave his homeland and go to the land of Canaan was that the people of the land would see his wife and kill him in order to take her. Verse Genesis 21:22. CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. Hence "the ownership of wells m Palestine was as jealously guarded as the possession of a mine in our own" (Inglis). 21:33 Abraham called on the name of the Lord, 21:34 Living in the land of the Philistines. Show us kindness like we have been kind to you. A Beersheba in a heathen land. Abimelech and Abraham, or ancient covenanters. Each time, the young man, who was retarded and knew only this one verse, responded simply by quoting John 3:16. Genesis 20:17 Genesis 26:28 College Press Bible Study Textbook Series, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible, Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible, Notes on the Pentateuch by Charles Henry Mackintosh, Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary, Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith. Why did the woman have the prayer already written before he asked for it? This visit of the king and his vizier appears to have taken place some considerable time after the beginning of the sojourn of Abraham at Gerar; for the friendly feelings which then existed had evidently given way to a coolness, occasioned by the quarrels between their herdsmen. Beersheba. God is So Abimelek took Sarah into his harem. 17:9-14). Numbers 14:13). Jesus taught us to pray each day for our daily bread. Sometimes we may wonder, How does God fit in with the ordinary?. Here we have accomplished promise the blessed 17. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, As a tax payer Im your boss I pay your ! Then Abraham does something unexpected. Paul at Athens adapted himself in preaching to the people's knowledge while leading them to faith.R. Love Like Jesus: How Jesus Loved People (and how you can love like Jesus). In our last presentation of the Book of Genesis, Truth and Consequences and the opening verses of Genesis chapter 4, we hope to have once again fully established as fact the consequences of Eve's sin, as it is described in Genesis chapter 3, where three times it was acknowledged that she had already conceived, and that therefore, in spite of the . The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. neit EXPOSITION