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God's Unbelievable Faithfulness
Commentators explain that Sarah's rhetorical question, "Who would have said...?" highlights the sheer impossibility of her situation. The birth of Isaac was so far beyond human expectation that it could only be a divine miracle. This serves as a powerful reminder that God is faithful to His promises, even when they seem unbelievable to us (Henry, Calvin, Barnes).
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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 21:6–7
19th Century
Bishop
God has made me to laugh. —Sarah’s laugh was one of mingled emotions. Joy was uppermost in her mind, but women do not lau…
John Calvin
On Genesis 21:7
16th Century
Theologian
Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? I understand the future tense is used here for the subjuncti…
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John Gill
On Genesis 21:7
17th Century
Pastor
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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…