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The child grew, and was weaned. Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.

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A Feast of Gratitude

Commentators explain that Abraham's 'great feast' was more than a cultural tradition; it was a profound expression of joy and gratitude. Having survived the perils of infancy, the weaning of Isaac—the long-awaited child of promise—was a tangible sign of God's faithfulness and providential care. The celebration acknowledged that God had preserved the heir through whom His covenant would be fulfilled.

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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,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 21:8

19th Century

Bishop

The child grew, and was weaned. — According to tradition, Isaac was two years old when weaned. Three years is the age mentioned in [Refere…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Genesis 21:8

16th Century

Theologian

And the child grew, and was weaned. Moses now begins to relate how Ishmael was rejected from Abraham’s family, so that Isaac alone could h…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 21:8

17th Century

Pastor

And the child grew, and was weaned
He throve under the nursing of its mother, and through the blessing of God upon h…

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…