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God's Perfect Faithfulness
All the commentators agree that the repetition in this verse—"as he had said" and "as he had spoken"—is intentional. It powerfully underscores God's absolute faithfulness. Even when a promise seems impossible due to human limitations, like Sarah's advanced age, God fulfills His word precisely at the time He has appointed.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 21:1–34
18th Century
Theologian
מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.
חמת chêmet “bottle,…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 21:1
19th Century
Bishop
And the Lord (Jehovah) visited Sarah as he had said. —See Genesis 17:19, where it is Elohim who gives th…
John Calvin
On Genesis 21:1
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord visited Sarah. In this chapter not only is the nativity of Isaac related, but because, in his very birth, God has set before …
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John Gill
On Genesis 21:1
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said To Abraham, (Genesis 17:16Genesis 17:19[Reference Genes…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 21:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Few under the Old Testament were brought into the world with such expectations as Isaac. He was in this a type of Christ, that Seed whom the holy G…