Genesis 26:25
“And he builded an altar there, and called upon the name of the LORD, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac's servants digged a well.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Isaac said unto them, wherefore come ye to me,.... What is the meaning of this visit? what has brought you hither?…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 26:1-35
- The Events of Isaac’s Life 5. משׁמרת mı̂shmeret, “charge, ordinance.” מציה mı̂tsvâh, “command,” special order. חק…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Builded an altar there - That he might have a place for God's worship, as well as a place for himself and family to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 26:12-25
Here we have,
I. The tokens of God's good-will to Isaac. He blessed him, and prospered him, and made all that he had to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
builded … there As Abraham had done, Gen 12:7; Gen 13:18.
called … Lord See notes on Gen 4:26; Gen 21:33.
digged a well…
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