Genesis 20:16
“And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And unto Sarah he said, behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver,.... Or shekels of silver, as the…
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
And unto Sarah he said - But what did he say? Here there is scarcely any agreement among interpreters; the Hebrew is…
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
I have given thy brother Abimelech emphasizes the word which Sarah had used (Gen 20:20), and which freed his conscience…
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