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And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech. And they two made a covenant.

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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,…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And Abraham took sheep. From this it appears that the covenant made was not the kind usually entered into between equals. For Abraham cons…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to
Abimelech
In gratitude for former f…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

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