Genesis 26:9
“And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy wife: and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abimelech said, what is this thou hast done unto us?.... By entertaining suspicions and jealousies of us as bad men,…
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…
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…