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And he said, I will certainly return unto thee when the season cometh round; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard in the tent door, which was behind him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century
  1. השׂתחיה vayı̂śtachû “bow,” or bend the body as a sign of respect to God or man. The attitude varies from a slight inclinati…
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

According to the time of life. —Hebrew, according to the living time. It is evident from Genesis 18:14, and [Reference 2 …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I will certainly return to you. Jerome translates it as ‘I will return, life attending me:’ as if God, speaking as humans do, had said, ‘I…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he said
The same that put the question, Jehovah himself, as appears by what follows: I will certainl…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

"'Where is Sarah your wife?' was asked. Note the answer: 'In the tent.' She was close by, in her proper place, occupied with her household concerns…

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