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The Collapse of Human Plans
Commentators highlight that the conflict between Sarai and Hagar is the direct result of an impatient, human-devised plan to fulfill God's promise. John Calvin notes that God allows such schemes to fail to purify our faith, reminding us that stability is found not in our own cleverness, but in trusting God's word alone.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 16:1–16
18th Century
Theologian
1. הנר hāgār — Hagar, “flight.” Hejrah, the flight of Muhammad.
7. מלאך mal'ak “messenger, angel.” A dep…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 16:6
19th Century
Bishop
Sarai dealt hardly with her. —The verb is translated afflicted in Exodus 1:11 and Isaiah 60:14; its more exact m…
John Calvin
On Genesis 16:6
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, thy maid is in thy hand. The greatness of Abram’s humanity and modesty appears from his answer. He does not quarrel with his wife;…
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John Gill
On Genesis 16:6
17th Century
Pastor
But Abram said to Sarai
In a meek, mild and gentle manner:
behold, your maid [is] in your hand
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 16:4–6
17th Century
Minister
Abram's unhappy marriage to Hagar very soon created a great deal of trouble. We may thank ourselves for the guilt and grief that follow us when we …