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God Judges Oppressors
Commentators emphasize that this verse reveals a core principle: God is the ultimate judge and vindicator of His people. While He may permit suffering for a time, He promises to hold oppressive nations accountable. As John Calvin notes, this specific judgment on Egypt serves as a universal promise of comfort and justice for the faithful who are mistreated.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 15:1–21
18th Century
Theologian
- דבר dābār — “a word, a thing;” the word being the sign of the thing.
- אדני 'ǎdonāy — “Adonai, the…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 15:14
19th Century
Bishop
That nation. —Had it been expressly revealed that the country that would afflict them was Egypt, the patriarchs might have been un…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 15:14–17
19th Century
Preacher
True emblems of the Church of God with her smoke and her light, her trying affliction, yet the grace by which she still keeps burning and shining i…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 15:14
16th Century
Theologian
Also that nations whom they serve. A consolation is now added, and the first point is this: God testifies that He will be the vindicator o…
John Gill
On Genesis 15:14
17th Century
Pastor
And also that nation whom they shall serve will I judge
It is not said "the land" in which they were strangers, thou…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 15:12–16
17th Century
Minister
A deep sleep fell upon Abram; with this sleep a horror of great darkness fell upon him: a sudden change. The children of light do not always walk i…