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

2. חמת chêmet “bottle,…

Mocking. —The verb used here is the same as that rendered to laugh in Genesis 21:6, but in an intensive conjugation. What…

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar. As the verb "to laugh" has a twofold meaning in Latin, so also the Hebrews use, in both a good and evil se…

And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian That is, Ishmael, who is not expressed by name, but described by being a son …

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…