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A Father's Heartfelt Prayer
Commentators see Abraham's plea for Ishmael not as a sign of weak faith, but as the natural, loving concern of a father. For thirteen years, Ishmael was the presumed heir. Abraham's prayer reveals his deep love and serves as a model for parents to bring their specific cares for their children before God.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 17:1–27
18th Century
Theologian
שׁדי shaday — Shaddai, “Irresistible, able to destroy, and by inference to create, Almighty.” שׁדד shādad
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 17:18
19th Century
Bishop
O that Ishmael ... — For thirteen years Ishmael had been the “son of the house” ([Reference Genesis 15:3…
John Calvin
On Genesis 17:18
16th Century
Theologian
And Abraham said to God. Abraham does not now wonder silently within himself, but pours forth his wish and prayer. His language, however, …
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John Gill
On Genesis 17:18
17th Century
Pastor
And Abraham said unto God
Being told he should have a son by Sarah, that should be his heir, he is concerned for Ish…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 17:15–22
17th Century
Minister
Here is the promise made to Abraham of a son by Sarai, in whom the promise made to him should be fulfilled. The assurance of this promise was the c…