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The "Weight" of Wealth
Commentators John Gill and Matthew Henry highlight that the Hebrew word for "rich" also means "heavy." They explain that riches can be a burden, bringing care in acquiring them, fear in keeping them, temptation in using them, and a heavy accountability to God. Abram's story reminds us that material wealth comes with significant spiritual weight.
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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 Gill
On Genesis 13:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Abram was very rich He was rich in spiritual things, in faith, and in all other graces, and was an heir of the kingdo…
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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…