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A Model of Godly Peacemaking
Commentators unanimously praise Abram's character. Despite being the elder and the one with God's promise, he humbly initiates peace. Scholars describe him as having a "peaceable disposition" and a "gracious and yielding spirit," prioritizing his relationship with his nephew and his witness to outsiders over his personal rights.
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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 13:8–9
19th Century
Bishop
Let there be no strife.—It is evident that Lot was beginning to side with his herdsmen and regard himself as an injured m…
John Calvin
On Genesis 13:9
16th Century
Theologian
Is not the whole land before thee? Here is that moderation of which I have spoken; namely, that Abram, for the sake of appeasing disputes,…
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John Gill
On Genesis 13:9
17th Century
Pastor
[Is] not the whole land before you ?
&c.] Signifying, that though there were not room and convenience for them both …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 13:5–9
17th Century
Minister
Riches not only provide cause for conflict and are the things most commonly fought over; but they also stir up a spirit of contention by making peo…