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A Powerful Testimony
Commentators explain that the title “prince of God” was a Hebrew way of saying “mighty prince” or a person of great excellence. The Hittites used this title because they recognized that Abraham was uniquely favored and blessed by God, a fact evident from his life and prosperity. His life was a powerful testimony that earned him profound respect even among unbelievers.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 23:1–20
18th Century
Theologian
- ארבע קרית qı̂ryat - 'arba‛, “Qirjath-arba‘, city of Arba.” ארבע 'arba‛ — “Arba‘, four.”…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 23:6
19th Century
Bishop
A mighty prince. —Hebrew, a prince of God. Compare to “wind of God” (Genesis 1:2); “wrestlings of God” ([Refe…
John Calvin
On Genesis 23:6
16th Century
Theologian
Thou art a mighty prince among us. The Hittites freely offer a burial place to Abraham wherever he might please to choose one. They testif…
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John Gill
On Genesis 23:6
17th Century
Pastor
Hear us, my lord
One of them spoke in the name of the rest, who calls Abraham not "our lord", but "my lord"; address…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 23:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The longest life must shortly come to a close. Blessed be God that there is a world where sin, death, vanity, and vexation cannot enter. Blessed be…