Genesis 21:9
“And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore she said unto Abraham, cast out this bondwoman and her son,.... Hagar, Sarah's handmaid and bondservant, and…
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
Mocking - What was implied in this mocking is not known. St. Paul, Gal 4:29, calls it persecuting; but it is likely he…
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
mocking Better, as R.V. marg., playing. The original is the same verb, in the intensive mood, which is rendered "laugh,"…
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