Genesis 20:18
“For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For the Lord had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech,.... With large tumours probably, so that they…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 20:1-18
- Abraham in Gerar 2. אבימלך .2 'ǎbı̂ymelek, Abimelekh, “father of the king.” 7. נביא nābı̂y' “prophet,” he who speaks…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For the Lord had fast closed up all the wombs - Probably by means of some disease with which he had smitten them, hence…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 20:14-18
Here is, I. The kindness of a prince which Abimelech showed to Abraham. See how unjust Abraham's jealousies were. He…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For the Lord An editorial addition, explanatory of Gen 20:20. "Jehovah" is here used for the only time in this…
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