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And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place. And they will slay me for my wife`s sake.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

2. אבימלך 'ǎbı̂ymelek — Abimelech, “father of the king.”

7. נביא nābı̂y' “prophet,” one who speaks by Go…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Surely the fear of God ... — Abraham’s general condemnation of the people had some excuse in the widespread depravity of the natio…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And Abraham said. There are two points contained in this answer. First, he confesses that he had been induced by fear to conceal his marri…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Abraham said
In defence of himself, as well as he could: because I thought ;
with…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

See here much to blame, even in the father of the faithful. Mark his distrust of God, his excessive concern for his life, and his intent to deceive…

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