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Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the evening. He lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, there were camels coming.
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The Practice of Meditation & Prayer
Commentators explain that the Hebrew word for Isaac's activity can mean either 'to meditate' or 'to pray.' He intentionally chose a quiet place (the field) and time (evening) to commune with God. This act of seeking solitude for spiritual devotion is presented as a model for believers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
26. קרד qādad — “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh — “bow the body.”
29. לבן lābān — “Laban, white.”
In this circum…
19th Century
Anglican
To meditate. —Many Jewish commentators translate to pray, and derive one of the three Jewish forms of prayer from this ac…
16th Century
Protestant
And Isaac went out. It appears that Isaac lived apart from his father, either because the family was too large, or because such was the cu…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at eventide Both the time and place were very proper for meditation: the…
Abraham's servant, as one who chose his work before his pleasure, was intent on hastening home. Lingering and loitering in no way befit a wise and …
