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A Command and a Calling
Commentators explain that God's command to Hagar was more than a momentary instruction; it was a call to be Ishmael's 'brave and faithful protector' for the future. The words were meant to inspire courage and revive her sense of maternal duty, empowering her to act despite her despair.
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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 21:18
19th Century
Bishop
Hold him in your hand. —Literally, strengthen your hand in him, hold him firmly. As Jerome remarks, the boy thus going ha…
John Calvin
On Genesis 21:18
16th Century
Theologian
Arise lift up the lad. In order that she might have more courage to bring up her son, God confirms to her what he had often promised to Ab…
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John Gill
On Genesis 21:18
17th Century
Pastor
Arise, lift up the lad
She had set herself down at some distance, and now she is bid to rise up and go to the place …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 21:14–21
17th Century
Minister
If Hagar and Ishmael had behaved well in Abraham's family, they might have continued there; but they were justly punished. By abusing privileges, w…