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Now therefore, restore the man`s wife. For he is a prophet, and he will pray for you, and you will live. If you don`t restore her, know for sure that you will die, you, and all who are yours.
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The Prophet as Intercessor
Commentators widely agree that Abraham is first called a 'prophet' not for foretelling the future, but for his role as an intercessor. God's instruction, 'he shall pray for thee,' reveals a core function of a prophet: to be a mediator who speaks to God on behalf of others. This act of intercession, scholars note, foreshadows the ultimate mediation of Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
2. אבימלך 'ǎbı̂ymelek — Abimelech, “father of the king.”
7. נביא nābı̂y' “prophet,” one who speaks by Go…
19th Century
Anglican
He is a prophet. —This is not said as an aggravation of Abimelech’s sin, but as an encouragement to him to restore Sarah. It is th…
16th Century
Protestant
Now therefore, restore the man his wife. God does not now speak of Abraham as a common man, but as one who is so uniquely dear to Himself …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now therefore restore the man [his] wife Which will be a full proof and evidence to all of the integrity of your hea…
Deceitful conduct will not prosper: it brings ourselves and others into danger. God warns Abimelech of his danger of sin, and his danger of death f…
