genesis 21:22 34 commentary

I. Youll recall that he had been deceptive, pawning off Sarah as his sister. The mistaken charge. 4 He is circumcised. The passage is narrative. ISAAC IN GERAR A famine occurs in the land, just as it had in the days of Abraham (ch.12:10). Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. It also signified a tranquil, settled life, under Gods providential care. CHAPTER 21 Good men mostly desire to have the saints as friends, and even the wicked can perceive an advantage in being allied to the righteous. Genesis 20:2 Genesis 26:26 God. Hagar in distress. Gunkel has given strong (See previous post about Abraham and Abimelek). Thus, while the Lord gave Abraham authority to dwell in this land, his presence was recognized by the king of Gerar. Sarah 3. Scripture Story: Genesis 21:1-5; Genesis 22:1-12. CRITICAL NOTES. all that thou _AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, THAT ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL THE Now therefore swear unto me here by Godthe verb to swear is derived from the Hebrew numeral seven, inasmuch as the septennary number was sacred, and oaths were confirmed either by seven sacrifices (Genesis 21:28) or by seven witnesses and pledgesthat thou wilt not deal falsely with me,literally, if thou shalt lie unto me; a common form of oath in Hebrew, in which the other member of the sentence is for emphasis left unexpressed (cf. ); posteri et stirps (Vulgate); offspring and progeny (Kalisch); kith and kin (Murphy)but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee (vide Genesis 20:15), thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojournedthe land being put for the people (cf. All rights reserved. How to respond to critics the way Jesus did. 26), but through this treaty, God was faithfully providing for Abrahams basic physical needs. Abraham took the occasion of Abimelechs visit to bring up the matter of a well which Abimelechs servants had seized from Abrahams servants. In this section God promised that His covenant with Abraham would be an everlasting covenant; Abraham recognized God as everlasting., This foreshadows future encounters between the Israelites and the Philistines. But what Im saying is that sinlessness isnt the requirement to bear witness for Christ. The outcast. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. The man whos been thoroughly analyzing these files for the last 44 years is Dr. George Valliant. Isaac would later have to clear up some matters over several wells with Abimelech (chap. 3. But He doesnt just provide for our needs so that we can live comfy lives for our own happiness. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. We are secure in His providential care. Seemingly betraying a secret suspicion of the prince's veracity, the act aimed at preventing any recurrence of the grievance, and in this light it appears to have been regarded by Abimelech. 8. Abimelech was impressed with Abraham's growing prosperity. Ruth 1:17, and vide Genesis 14:23). A.M. 2118. 22. all-commanding. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS ALSO CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH There he made, not only a constant practice, but an open profession of his religion. Sarah's joy. He did what he fruit of patient waiting upon God. Abraham denies his relationship Abimelech, on the other hand, acts generously as of old, and shows no signs of ill-will at the growing power of one whose expectation was that his race would possess the whole land. It is not necessary to conclude from verse 1 and 2 that Sarah only became pregnant after the episode that is told in the previous chapter. The apparent contradiction between the statement of this verse and that of Genesis 21:32 may be removed by supposing either. Good men should not only rectify the wrongs they do to one another, but adopt all wise precautions against their repetition. of faith in another point of view. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ Show us kindness like we have been kind to you. Sarah as he had spoken." The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. He suggested that Abraham and he make a treaty that would guarantee good relations between them (22-24). Abraham called on the name of the Lord. Show to me and my country the same kindness Ive shown you. could sing with Mary, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spi God is with thee in all that thou doest What a privilege to be used by the Eternal God as we live our ordinary lives on this earth! PDF Scripture Story: Genesis 21:1-5; Genesis 22:1-12. Commentary The grocer, who was not a believer, was unmoved by her need. )was probably the Tamarix Africanae (Gesenius, Furst, Delitzsch, Rosenmller, Kalisch), which, besides being common in Egypt and Petraea, is mid to have been found growing near the ancient Beershebain Beersheba, and called there (not beneath the tree or in the grove, but in the place) on the name of the Lord,Jehovah (vide Genesis 12:8; Genesis 13:4)the everlasting Godliterally, the God of eternity (LXX; Vulgate, Onkelos); not in contrast to heathen deities, who are born and die (Clericus), but "as the everlasting Vindicator of the faith of treaties, and as the infallible Source of the believer's rest and peace" (Murphy). Genesis 21:22-34 - The Pulpit Commentaries As Abraham is the father of all the faithful, so the continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; Genesis 21:22. Abraham, having got into a good neighbourhood, knew when he was well off, and continued a great while there. Genesis 21 1. 8. He was simply living his daily life as the friend of God before the watching world. THAT ABIMELECH, AND PHICHOL, THE CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST, SPAKE And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief Abimelech professed to have shown kindness (Hb. Most of us in our land of plenty dont have to worry about where our next meal is coming from. 22. Ishmaels expulsion. The LXX. Happy they who can do both in peace! He spoke and the universe was created. Here we have accomplished promise the blessed His file is sealed until 2040) have receivedregular medical exams, taken psychological tests, returned questionnaires, and sat for interviews for the last 72 years or until they died. Abraham uses the occasion to complain to Abimelech about a well which his men have taken from Abrahams servants. Ishmaels expulsion. The herdsmen of the king had appropriated Abraham's well. The things of this world made a channel of higher blessings. He sarcastically said, Write your prayer on a piece of paper and you can have its weight in groceries. To his surprise, she pulled a folded note out of her pocket and handed it to him. That world could tell that God was with him in all he did! How Jesus loved his betrayer Judas, even to the very end. In the Grant Study, 268 Harvard graduates (including John F. Kennedy by the way. CHARACTERS: Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Abimelech. Fort Worth, Texas. Numbers 14:13). Worldly policy may have urged Abimelech to cement a league with the powerful chieftain in his neighborhood, but religions affinity would also seem to have exercised an influence in drawing him to seek the friendship of one who appeared to enjoy celestial protection. Separate from the sheep and oxen he gave to Abimelech, and from those that were used in making the covenant. Perhaps Abimelech had heard of how God had given Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age. Lesson 44: Faithful God of the Ordinary (Genesis 21:22-34) 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. Although some of Abrahams resources came directly from Abimelech (20:16), the king sees the blessing of the Lord on all that you do.. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. God's people, though expected meekly to suffer wrong, cannot always help seeing that it is wrong they suffer. 17:9-14). CRITICAL NOTES. Do others see the hand of God on your life? Yesterday (at the time of this writing) I participated in a class that teaches you how to communicate with people on the street in a way that encourages cooperation and avoids the need for physical force. But Abimelek said, I dont know who has done this. He wasnt perfect, but he had reality with God and Gods gracious hand was on him. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the Genesis 21:22. 45-46). genesis-21:22-34 - Bible Commentaries THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. I. The satisfactory explanation. The question extends beyond how does God fit in with our ordinary schedules to, How does God fit in with ordinary people? After all, in the history of the church, not many of Gods people have been able to speak to packed stadiums around the world, like Billy Graham. His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ . a. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. The man was educated and he articulately expressed his objections. His life wasnt made up of one spectacular event after another. Because Abimelech had taken Sarah into his harem, God struck him and all his household with some illness and threatened to kill them if he didnt return Sarah to Abraham. Q. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have been kind to us. The LORD visited Sarah as He had said: It took a long time (25 years) for this promise to come to pass, but God was faithful to His promise. Genesis 21:22. Love Like Jesusexamines a variety of stories, examples, and research, including: With genuine unfiltered honesty,Love Like Jesus, shows you how to live a life according to Gods definition of success: A life of loving God well, and loving the people around you well too. Ishmael made fun of the covenant family, as Sarah had feared. And Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for a long time. Then this brand new cop said,Sir, step out of the car. Two powerful princes, in their conduct exemplifying the spirit of unity and peace which should bind together private persons in their daily intercourse, as well as kings and nations in their political alliance. Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. So what does Abraham do? favourite of God, chap. 20 God was with the boy as he grew up. vs.22-34 The treaty between Abraham and Abimelech. So he changed his plans and flew home to L.A. Two days later, he heard on the news that a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles had crashed, killing everyone on board. This is the first use of everlasting (Hb. 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. Abraham. 22 And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech and Phichol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, "God is with you in all that you do. Give people youre in disagreement with a graceful way out. This is the term used in Ex. all that thou doest: Abraham at He complains to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to And Abraham plantedas a sign of his peaceful occupation of the soil (Calvin); as a memorial of the transaction about the well ('Speaker's Commentary'); or simply as a shade for his tent (Rosenmller); scarcely as an oratory (Bush, Kalisch)a grovethe wood, plantation (Targum, Vulgate, Samaritan, Kimchi); a field, (LXX. Its our job to love God and to love people. 2. Genesis 21:22-34 . Thus, Beersheba can mean, well of oath, or well of seven. So, outside of the name, Beersheba, the word shava occurs three times and the word sheva occurs three times in this passage. 21:32-34 A place to call on the name of the Lord. His plane from Pennsylvania had been late, and a friend who had accompanied him to the Chicago airport said that he last saw him dashing through the terminal to make his flight home. Genesis 21:33. His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. Most of Gods people have been simple, ordinary folks who are not famous or politically powerful. fear (Murphy)that Abimelechthe king of Gerar (Genesis 20:2; Genesis 26:1, Genesis 26:16)and Phi-cholif the name be Shemitic, "mouth of all," i.e. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 fear The name, Beersheba seems to play on them both. "Abraham stretched forth his hand, ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH COVENANT _The birth of Isaac. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] Genesis 21:22-34 New International Version The Treaty at Beersheba 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. 8. God's promises never fail. The neighborhood of Beersheba, the revelation of Jehovah, the little company of believers. Abimelech could sense that in spite of Abrahams previous failure in the incident with Sarah, he was a man who walked with God. A believer is invincible until it is his time to go. 23. A.M. 2118. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in A son was ABIMELECHS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that "Blessed are the peace-makers," and "beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that publisheth peace.". Verse Genesis 21:22. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." So if Abimelek gives the well back to Abraham, Abimeleks servants might react, You believe that foreigner over us? Even so, as believers, we know that every second of our lives is under the watchful care of the heavenly Father. God is Yet in spite of Abrahams sins and insensitivity, Abimelech here seeks him out because he recognized God in Abrahams life! Abraham denies his relationship Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 21:22-32 We have here an account of the treaty between Abimelech and Abraham, in which appears the accomplishment of that promise (Gen. 12:2) that God would make his name great. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY 34 Each of the following people made several hugesacrifices to achieve world change, and obey their conscience. The prudent measure Abraham gave Abimelech seven ewe lambs as a witness that he had digged the well, and consequently had a right to its possession. 17 The Angel comforteth her. 21:22 Abimelech recognized the blessing of the Lord on Abraham. But God revealed to Abimelek the truth that Sarah is Abrahams wife. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS ALSO CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH I. surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. Its about relationships with people. Cyril Barber on Morris' The Genesis Record : a Scientific and Devotional Commentary (It can be borrowed) - Valuable as corollary reading. "'Do not lay a hand on the boy,' he said. When we lived in California and would take our young children to the beach, there wasnt a second while they were playing in the waves that they were not under our watchful gaze. Wherever we sojourn, we must neither neglect nor be ashamed of the worship of Jehovah. The covenanting parties. We could go on and on recounting the mighty deeds that God has done. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. Love Like Jesusbegins with the story of how after a life of regular church attendance and Bible study, Bennett was challenged by a pastor to study Jesus. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have been kind to us. genesis-26:26-34 - Bible Commentaries - page 8 of 14 reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. And both of them made a covenant. The grocer later discovered that the scale was out of order. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, Ver. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Genesis Chapter 21 CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH B.C. And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. He got down on his knees and wept in gratitude. See also David living in the land of the Philistines (1 Sam. Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of It is good to remember God's mercies, of which national and civil quietude is one of the greatest, and it is becoming to erect memorials of both privileges and obligations. 1. And Abraham replies, These seven lambs are a witness that I dug the well that your servants seized. Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. The deal is sealed. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) The trouble with this approach, of course, is that we never get to that place. When Abimelech confronted Abraham about things, Abraham was rather uncomplimentary, saying that his reason for deceiving him was that he assumed that there would not be any fear of God among such people (20:11). 21:33 Abraham called on the name of the Lord, 21:34 Living in the land of the Philistines. 21:23 Abimelech proposes a treaty not to deal falsely. when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. Its not our job to meet out justice anyway. This visit of the king and his vizier appears to have taken place some considerable time after the beginning of the sojourn of Abraham at Gerar; for the friendly feelings which then existed had evidently given way to a coolness, occasioned by the quarrels between their herdsmen. Do we badmouth the boss or other workers behind their backs? It shows how God faithfully provided all that Abraham needed apart from Abrahams schemes. Sarah In this way he demonstrated that Isaac was heir to God's covenant promises (21:1-7; cf. They watch our attitudes, our words, and our actions. This new cop couldnt believe it. He lived in the desert and became an archer. He wouldnt have had much exciting news to report in his monthly fund-raising letter. Name signifies mouth of all, _i.e.,_ the commander-in-chief of his forces) spake unto Abraham (having come from Gerar for the purpose), saying, God is with thee in all that thou doesta conviction derived from his former acquaintance with the patriarch (Genesis 20:1. This blessing would come through Abrahams descendant, the Lord Jesus Christ. Vs.1-7 The birth of Isaac. He put a loaf of bread on the other side of the scale, and to his surprise, nothing happened. The Atlantic, June 2009), Jesus told us that all the law and all the prophets are summed up in these two statements:Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. AndLove your neighbor as yourself.. The world is watching, and without a word of witness, they should be able to tell that we are Christians as they see our godly lives. Now, without Abrahams initiative or schemes, Abimelech comes and proposes this peace agreement, so that Abraham receives from God what he previously had tried to get through his deceptive scheme. Neither didst thou toll me, neither yet heard I of it, but today. 21:25-26 Interrupting the covenant-making ceremony, Abraham airs a grievance that he has with Abimelech related to Abimelechs servants taking possession of a well that Abraham previously dug. . Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). Love Like Jesus: How Jesus Loved People (and how you can love like Jesus). The league is proposed by Abimelech, and Phichol his prime-minister of state and general of his army. Theyre people who live rather ordinary lives, except for one significant fact--their lives count for eternity because they are used by God to help fulfill His purpose. 'Do not do anything to him. The significance of the presence of Phichol at the ceremony indicates Abimelechs promise not to pursue military action against Abraham. Genesis 21:22 Whenever he looks at the slip of paper that contains her prayer, he is amazed, for it reads, Please, dear Lord, give us this day our daily bread. (Our Daily Bread.). The Lords whole thing boils down to that. when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. We wont know Gods purpose until were in heaven. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. Genesis 21:22-34 NIV - The Treaty at Beersheba - Bible Gateway Do we work hard or slack off? Sometimes we may wonder, How does God fit in with the ordinary?. When the owner asked how much she could afford, she replied, My husband was killed in the war. You see, I think that Abraham may have recognized that Abimelek was in a tight spot. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the Abraham didnt fight with Abimeleks servants. Abraham. So swear to me here before God that you won't deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. _GOD IS WITH - The Birth of Isaac has Sensible of the many favours he had received from Abimelech in times past, and was still indulged with, he very readily agreed to his proposal; and the rather, as he knew by the vision between the pieces, that it would be four hundred years before his posterity should be put into the possession of the land of Canaan; and therefore could take an oath that neither he, nor his son, nor his grandson, should be injured or dispossessed. Genesis 21 This chapter deals with three different topics. Every wise person I know, finds some means of providing a graceful way out for those with whom they have an issue. Daily Devotion: This Thirsty World (Gen 21:22-34) - RayStedman.org But thats not fair! You might be saying. You did not tell me, and I heard about it only today., So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelek, and the two men made a treaty. Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of If he would walk with God, so that it was evident to others, Abraham had nothing to fear. There he called on the name of the Lord, as the everlasting God; probably in the grove he planted, which was his place of prayer. And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me,that this peculiar kind of oath never occurs again in Old Testament history is no proof of the mythical character of the narrative (Bohlen); on the contrary, "that the custom existed in primitive Hebrew times is shown by the word , which had early passed into the language, and which would be inexplicable without the existence of such a custom" (Havernick)that I have digged this well. Youll be happier, people will be more cooperative toward you, and youll have healthier relationships. He rained down fire and brimstone to destroy wicked Sodom. Abimelech. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the Some try to convey that they are perfect. Related Commentaries of Genesis 21:22. The driver of the vehicle wasnt given a graceful way out. all-commanding. Abraham a sojourner in that land, afterwards the troubler of Israel; for his sake as discipline, for their sakes as opportunity. God is As a tax payer Im your boss I pay your ! 4. 1 Kings 15:19; Isaiah 30:6; Isaiah 39:1). 22. CHARACTERS: Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Abimelech. Gen. 21:22-34 Locate the passage This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. And yet he was used in Gods great purpose of blessing the nations through Abrahams seed, the Lord Jesus Christ. L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35. That was an extraordinary way that God provided for His children. Isaac is weaned. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. Abraham's acquiescence in the king's proposal was no doubt dictated by a peaceable disposition, a sense of equity, a spirit of contentment, and an unwavering confidence in God. The story of how Billy Graham extended Christs extraordinary love and grace toward a man who misrepresented Jesus to millions. transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, or to the time of spokesman of all (Murphy), ruler of all (Gesenius); or "the distinguished" (Furst); believed to have been a titular designation of the Philistine monarch's grand vizier or prime minister (Lange, 'Speaker's Commentary'), who was alsothe chief captain of his host (i.e.
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