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The Divine Foundation of Faith
Commentators emphasize the opening words, "As for me." This is God declaring His absolute authority as the sole, unshakable foundation for the covenant. John Calvin notes that our faith, like Abraham's, must rest not on human ideas or institutions, but on the powerful and certain word of God Himself.
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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 17:4
19th Century
Bishop
Of many nations. —This is a feeble rendering of a remarkable phrase. Literally the word signifies a confused noise like t…
John Calvin
On Genesis 17:4
16th Century
Theologian
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee. Those who translate the passage, ‘Behold, I make a covenant with thee,’ or, ‘Behold, I and my…
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John Gill
On Genesis 17:4
17th Century
Pastor
As for me, behold, my covenant [is] with you Who was gracious to make it, faithful to keep it, and immutable in it, thoug…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 17:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The covenant was to be accomplished in due time. The promised Seed was Christ, and Christians in him. And all who are of faith are blessed with fai…