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The Father of the Hebrews
Commentators widely agree that the name "Hebrew" originates from Eber, the descendant of Shem mentioned in this verse. The ancient historian Josephus supported this view, which is seen as more likely than the idea that the name came from Abraham "passing over" the river. This lineage is crucial as it leads directly to Abraham and God's covenant people.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 10:21–32
18th Century
Theologian
21. אבר 'eber — “Eber, yonder side; verb: pass, cross.”
22. עילם 'eylām — “Elam.” עוּל ‛ûl<…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 10:24
19th Century
Bishop
Arphaxad was the father of Salah. —Hebrew, Shelah. The rest of the chapter is devoted to giving an account of the settlem…
John Gill
On Genesis 10:24
17th Century
Pastor
And Arphaxad begat Salah
Or Shelach which signifies "a sending forth"; that is, of waters: it is part of the name of…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 10:15–32
17th Century
Minister
The descendants of Canaan were numerous, rich, and pleasantly situated; yet Canaan was under a divine curse, and not a curse without cause. Those w…