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Setting the Stage for Isaac
Commentators agree this genealogy is not a random list. It is strategically placed to introduce the family of Rebekah, who will become Isaac's wife. Matthew Henry adds that it shows Abraham's character; despite his family's high calling, he still cared for and was glad to hear of the welfare of his relatives.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 22:1–24
18th Century
Theologian
2. מריה morı̂yâh — “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה môr'âh; Septuagint, ὑψηλή hupsēlē — Onkelos, “w…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 22:21
19th Century
Bishop
Huz. —The same name as Uz in Genesis 10:23; Genesis 36:28, the Hebrew in all cases being ’Uz. For the various …
John Gill
On Genesis 22:21
17th Century
Pastor
Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother. The first of these gave name to the land of Uz, where Job dwelt, and who seems to…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 22:20–24
17th Century
Minister
This chapter ends with some account of Nahor's family, who had settled at Haran. This seems to be given for the connection which it had with the ch…