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He said, "You shall take these seven ewe lambs from my hand, that it may be a witness to me, that I have dug this well."

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

  2. חמת chêmet “bottle,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he said That is, Abraham replied to Abimelech: for these seven ewe lambs shall you take of my hand

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed by God, and …

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