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Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this handmaid and her son. For the son of this handmaid shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century
  1. מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.

  2. חמת chêmet “bottle,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Bondwoman.—Hebrew, ammâh. This word is rightly translated handmaid in Galatians 4:22 and following, Revised Vers…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Cast out this bondwoman. Not only is Sarah exasperated with the transgressor, but she seems to act more domineeringly towards her husband …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore she said unto Abraham, cast out this bondwoman and
her son
Hagar, Sarah's h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Let us not overlook how this family matter instructs us not to rest in outward privileges or in our own deeds. And let us seek the blessings of the…

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