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Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac,

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The Heir of the Promise

Commentators emphasize that Abraham giving 'all that he had' to Isaac was more than a financial transaction. It was the formal act of establishing Isaac as the sole heir of the covenant promise. While his other sons received gifts, Isaac alone inherited the primary blessing and spiritual lineage.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 25:1–11

18th Century

Theologian

  1. קטוּרה qeṭûrâh — “Qeturah, incense.”
  2. זמרן zı̂mrān — “Zimran, celebrated in song.” יקשׁן yāqshān — “Joqshan, fowler.” מדן medān — “Me…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 25:5

17th Century

Pastor

And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac .
] By his last will and testament; not all out of his own hand, while h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 25:1–10

17th Century

Minister

All the days, even of the best and greatest saints, are not remarkable days; some pass by quietly; such were these last days of Abraham. Here is an…