But God said to Abraham, “Do not let it be displeasing in your sight because of the lad or because of your bondwoman. Whatever Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for in Isaac your seed shall be called.

Commentaries

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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

In Isaac shall thy seed be called —Hebrew, in Isaac there shall be called to you a seed: that is, the s…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

In all that Sarah hath said unto thee. I have just said that although God used the ministry of Sarah in such a great matter, it was still …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And God said to Abraham Either by an articulate voice, or by an impulse on his mind, suggesting to him what he should do,…

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…