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Foundation for a Miracle
Commentators, particularly John Calvin, emphasize that Sarai's barrenness is explicitly stated to highlight the miraculous nature of God's future promise. The fulfillment of God's covenant would not depend on human ability but on divine, supernatural power. This establishes from the outset that God's people are formed by His direct intervention.
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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 …
John Calvin
On Genesis 11:30
16th Century
Theologian
But Sarai was barren. Not only does the sacred text state that Abram was without children, but it also provides the reason for this: namel…
John Gill
On Genesis 11:30
17th Century
Pastor
But Sarai was barren; she had no child .
Aben Ezra observes, there are some that say that Abraham was impotent, and …
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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 …