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A Pivotal Introduction
Commentators explain that this verse marks a major turning point in Genesis. The phrase 'these are the generations of Terah' formally introduces the story of Abram, who becomes the central figure for the rest of the book. This genealogy serves to connect Abram's story back to the lineage of Shem, setting the stage for God's covenant.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 11:27–32
18th Century
Theologian
- לוט lôṭ — Lot, “veil;” verb: “cover.”
- אוּר 'ûr — Ur, “light, flame.” כשׂדים …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 11:27
19th Century
Bishop
THE TÔLDÔTH TERAH.
Now these are the generations.—This tôldôth, which extends to Genesis 25:11, is one of …
John Calvin
On Genesis 11:27
16th Century
Theologian
Terah begat Abram. Here also Abram is placed first among his brothers, not (as I suppose) because he was the firstborn, but because Moses,…
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John Gill
On Genesis 11:27
17th Century
Pastor
Now these are the generations of Terah
Or the genealogy of his posterity, which is a very short one; for it only giv…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 11:27–32
17th Century
Minister
Here begins the story of Abram, whose name is famous in both Testaments. Even the children of Eber had become worshippers of false gods. Those who …