Genesis 26:16
“And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Isaac departed thence,.... At once, peaceably and quietly, though to his loss and disadvantage, without taking…
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
Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we - This is the first instance on record of what was termed among the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 26:12-25
Here we have,
I. The tokens of God's good-will to Isaac. He blessed him, and prospered him, and made all that he had to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Go from us Abimelech recognized that, after such conduct on the part of his people, it would be best in the interests of…