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Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.

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God's Perfect Timing

All the commentators highlight the phrase "at the set time of which God had spoken." This detail demonstrates God's absolute faithfulness and precision. He is not only true to His promises but fulfills them exactly when He intends, which, as one scholar notes, is always the best time. This should build our trust in God's timing for the promises in our own lives.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 21:1–34

18th Century

Theologian

  1. מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.

  2. חמת chêmet “bottle,…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Genesis 21:2

16th Century

Theologian

She bare Abraham a son. This is said according to the customary way of speaking, because the woman is neither the head of a family nor giv…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 21:2

17th Century

Pastor

For Sarah conceived
This explains what is meant by the Lord's visiting her, and doing to her according to his word, …

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Matthew Henry

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…