Genesis 15:11
“And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the sun was going down,.... Just setting, descending below the hemisphere; or "about to enter" (m) into his…
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 when the fowls - העיט haayit, birds of prey, came down upon the carcasses to devour them, Abram, who stood by his…
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
And the birds of prey, &c. The birds of prey, regarded as unclean, swooping down threatened to carry off the pieces of…
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