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A Spiritual Return
Commentators see Abram's physical departure from Egypt as a spiritual return to God. After a period of compromise and deceit, he returns humbled, 'a wiser and a better man,' and refocused on his divine calling. His journey back to Canaan symbolizes a restoration of his faith and obedience, showing that a misstep doesn't have to be the end of one's journey with God.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 13:1–18
18th Century
Theologian
- פרזי perı̂zı̂y — Perizzi, “descendant of Paraz.” פרז pārāz — “leader,” or inhabitant of the plain or open…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 13:1–4
19th Century
Bishop
He went on his journeys. —Or, according to his stations, which the Vulgate very reasonably translates, "by the s…
John Calvin
On Genesis 13:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Abram went up out of Egypt. At the beginning of the chapter, Moses commemorates the goodness of God in protecting Abram, so it came ab…
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John Gill
On Genesis 13:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Abram went up out of Egypt
That country lying low, and so more easy to be watered by the river Nile, as it was, …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 13:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Abram was very rich: he was very heavy, as the Hebrew word implies; for riches are a burden. And those who desire to be rich only load themselves w…