Genesis 21:27
“And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said,.... That is, Abraham replied to Abimelech:
for these seven ewe lambs shall thou take of my hand; as a…
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…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Took sheep and oxen - Some think that these were the sacrifices which were offered on the occasion, and which Abraham…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 21:22-32
We have here an account of the treaty between Abimelech and Abraham, in which appears the accomplishment of that promise…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And Abraham took sheep, &c. Abraham makes a gift, according to the custom, at the conclusion of a treaty (cf. 1Ki 15:19)…
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