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An Altar of Public Faith
Commentators explain that Abram's altar was more than personal devotion; it was a public declaration. In a land filled with profane altars to other gods, Abram built this one to publicly profess his worship of the one true God. As John Calvin notes, this was a courageous act of witness, distinguishing his faith from the surrounding cultures.
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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 13:18
19th Century
Bishop
The plain of Mamre. — (Hebrew, oaks of Mamre. See Genesis 12:6). Mamre was an Amorite, then living, and as he was confede…
John Calvin
On Genesis 13:18
16th Century
Theologian
And Abram removed his tent. Here Moses relates that the holy man, animated by the renewed promise of God, traversed the land with great co…
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John Gill
On Genesis 13:18
17th Century
Pastor
Then Abram removed his tent from the mountain between Bethel and Hai (Genesis 13:3), and came and…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 13:14–18
17th Century
Minister
Those are best prepared for the visits of Divine grace whose spirits are calm and not ruffled with passion. God will abundantly make up in spiritua…