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God's Call, a Father's Honor
While the text says Terah led the family, commentators agree the journey's true catalyst was God's call to Abram. Scholars like Calvin and Gill explain that Terah is listed first out of patriarchal honor, but he was actually following his son's divine mission. This shows Abram's obedience to God operating within his respect for family structure.
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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 11:31
19th Century
Bishop
They went forth with them. — This may possibly mean that they went forth in one body; but the phrase is strange. The Samaritan, fo…
John Calvin
On Genesis 11:31
16th Century
Theologian
And Terah took Abram his son. Here the next chapter should begin, because Moses begins to discuss one of the main subjects of his book, na…
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John Gill
On Genesis 11:31
17th Century
Pastor
And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran,
his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, hi…
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 …