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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, Lord God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it? Not as questioning or doubting whether he should or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 15:1-21
- The Faith of Abram 1. דבר dābār, “a word, a thing;” the word being the sign of the thing. 2. אדני 'ǎdonāy,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And he said, Lord God - אדני יהוה Adonai Yehovah, my Lord Jehovah. Adonai is the word which the Jews in reading always…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 15:7-11
We have here the assurance given to Abram of the land of Canaan for an inheritance.
I. God declares his purpose…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
whereby shall I know Abram requests a sign to assure him of the fulfilment of the promise: cf. the action of Gideon, Jdg…
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