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A Spiritual Homecoming
Commentators see Abram's return to Bethel not just as a physical journey, but a spiritual one. After his moral failure and deception in Egypt, he intentionally traveled back to the very place where he had first built an altar. This act signifies repentance and a desire to restore his communion with God, showing that we can always return to our spiritual foundations after a time of wandering.
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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 13:3
16th Century
Theologian
And he went on his journeys. In these words Moses teaches us that Abram did not rest until he had returned to Bethel. For although he pitc…
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John Gill
On Genesis 13:3
17th Century
Pastor
And he went on in his journeys from the south
He took the same tour, went the same road, stopping at the same restin…
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…