Genesis 16:10
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the angel of the Lord said unto her,.... The same as before, who, by what follows, appears to be Jehovah himself:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 16:1-16
- The Birth of Ishmael 1. הנר hāgār, Hagar, “flight.” Hejrah, the flight of Muhammed. 7. מלאך mal'ak “messenger,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I will multiply thy seed exceedingly - Who says this? The person who is called the Angel of the Lord; and he certainly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 16:10-14
We may suppose that the angel having given Hagar that good counsel (Gen 16:9) to return to her mistress she immediately…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I will greatly multiply The Angel of Jehovah expresses in the 1st person the promise of that which Jehovah will perform;…
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