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accounting that God [is] able to raise up, even from the dead; from whence he did also in a figure receive him back.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Accounting (λογισαμενος). First aorist middle participle of λογιζομα. Abraham had God's clear command that contravened God's previ…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead. And Abraham believed that God would do it; for so Abraham evide…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That God was able.—These words are better taken as the expression of a general truth—Accounting that God is able to raise up e…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they ca…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Now the author explains why Abraham, who believed that God was going to fulfill his promises through Isaac, was nevertheless ready to offer up his …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

From whence also, etc. As though he said, “Nor did hope disappoint Abraham, for it was a sort of resurrection, when his son was s…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the
dead
Abraham did not go a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We are often called to leave worldly connections, interests, and comforts. If heirs of Abraham's faith, we will obey and go forth, though not knowi…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After commending Abraham’s faith regarding his dwelling place and offspring, the Apostle now commends him on his way of life until death. Regarding…

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