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A Confirmed Blessing
Commentators explain that this second call from the angel serves to powerfully confirm and renew God's covenant promises. It comes immediately after Abraham passed his ultimate test, demonstrating that his profound obedience was met with a strengthened divine assurance and a blessing ratified by an oath.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 22:1â24
18th Century
Theologian
2. ×ר×× morÄąĚyâh â âMoriahâ; Samaritan: ××ר×× mĂ´r'âh; Septuagint, á˝ĎΡΝΎ hupsÄlÄ â Onkelos, âwâŚ
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 22:15
19th Century
Preacher
And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham out of heaven the second time, and said, By myself have I sworn, says the LORD, for because you havâŚ
John Calvin
On Genesis 22:15
16th Century
Theologian
And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham. What God had promised to Abraham before Isaac was born, He now again confirms and ratifies,âŚ
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John Gill
On Genesis 22:15
17th Century
Pastor
And the Angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven
the second time .
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 22:15â19
17th Century
Minister
There are high declarations of God's favor to Abraham in this confirmation of the covenant with him, exceeding any he had been blessed with before.âŚ