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A Warning in Haran's Death
Commentators like Matthew Henry see a spiritual lesson in Haran's death. He died prematurely in his homeland, 'Ur of the Chaldees,' a place of idolatry, before the family began their journey of faith. This serves as a solemn reminder to not delay in responding to God's call, lest death finds us still in our 'natural state' of sin.
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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 11:28
19th Century
Bishop
Haran died before his father. —Hebrew, in the presence of his father. This is the first recorded instance of a premature …
John Calvin
On Genesis 11:28
16th Century
Theologian
And Haran died. Haran is said to have died before his father, because his father survived him. It is also said that he died in his country…
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John Gill
On Genesis 11:28
17th Century
Pastor
And Haran died before his father Terah
In his father's presence, before his face, in his life time, as Jarchi; he se…
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 …