Genesis 21:11
“And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And God said unto Abraham,.... Either by an articulate voice, or by an impulse on his mind, suggesting to him what he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 21:1-34
- The Birth of Isaac 7. מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word. 14. חמת chêmet…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 21:9-13
The casting out of Ishmael is here considered of, and resolved on.
I. Ishmael himself gave the occasion by some affronts…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And the thing was very grievous Lit. "was very evil," or "ill." Abraham was displeased, because he loved his son.…
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