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A Heavenly Object Lesson
God didn't just give Abram an abstract concept; He gave him a powerful, tangible illustration. Commentators explain that by leading Abram outside to physically see the innumerable stars, God grounded His incredible promise in the visible creation. This served as a practical demonstration that the God who created the cosmos is more than able to fulfill His word, no matter how impossible it seems.
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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 15:5
19th Century
Bishop
He brought him forth. —There is no reason for regarding this as a poetical description of a merely mental emotion. With his senses dormant…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 15:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
Now was his faith tried indeed. He had no child, he was himself old, and his wife also was old, yet the Lord's promise was, So shall thy seed b…
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John Gill
On Genesis 15:5
17th Century
Pastor
And he brought him forth abroad
Out of his tent into the open air, which was done through his call, and at his direc…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 15:2–6
17th Century
Minister
Though we must never complain about God, we have permission to complain to Him and to state all our concerns. It brings ease to a burdened spirit t…