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and he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: and he promised that he would give it to him in possession, and to his seed after him, when [as yet] he had no child.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Not so much as to set his foot on (ουδε βημα ποδος). From De 2:5. Old word from βαινω, to go, to step. "Stepping of a foot," only …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And he gave him none inheritance. Abraham led a wandering life; and this passage means that he did not himself receive a permanent possess…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And he gave him none inheritance.—The apparent exception of the field and cave of Machp…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Stephen begins by addressing the council in a somewhat formal yet fraternal manner: “Men, brothers and fathers” (cf. 22:1). Then he launches into h…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he gave him none inheritance in it
To be personally enjoyed by him; and which was a great trial to Abraham's fai…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Stephen was charged as a blasphemer of God and an apostate from the church; therefore, he shows that he is a son of Abraham and takes pride in this…

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