1. מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.

2. חמת chêmet “bottle,…

Nor with my son, nor with my son’s son. —The words are not those commonly used for son and grandson, but a Hebrew phrase …

That thou wilt not deal falsely with me. Literally, it is, ‘If you lie;’ for among the Hebrews, a defective form of speech is common in ta…

Now therefore swear unto me here by God
By the true and living God, by whom only an oath is to be taken, who was Abr…

Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed by God, and …