Genesis 26:11
“And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then, Isaac sowed in that land,.... In the land of Gerar; after matters were settled between him and Abimelech, and he…
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
He that toucheth - He who injures Isaac or defiles Rebekah shall certainly die for it. Death was the punishment for…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 26:6-11
Isaac had now laid aside all thoughts of going to Egypt, and, in obedience to the heavenly vision, sets up his staff in…
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