Genesis 26:8
“And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac was sporting with Rebekah his wife.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abimelech called Isaac,.... Sent a messenger to desire him to come to him:
and said, behold, of a surety she is…
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
Isaac was sporting with Rebekah his wife - Whatever may be the precise meaning of the word, it evidently implies that…
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…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
at a window The account suggests that Isaac and Rebekah were in the courtyard overlooked by the king's residence. Cf.…
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