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Blessing Breeds Envy
Commentators agree that Abimelech's demand for Isaac to leave was rooted in envy. Isaac's prosperity, a direct blessing from God, made him so "mightier" that the Philistines and their king felt threatened. This highlights a sad reality of fallen human nature: grieving at the success of others can lead to hostility and conflict.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 26:1–35
18th Century
Theologian
משׁמרת mı̂shmeret — “charge, ordinance.”
עשׂק ‛êśeq — Esek, “strife.”
שׂטנה śı̂ṭnâh<…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 26:1–35
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 26:16
16th Century
Theologian
And Abimelech said unto Isaac. It is uncertain whether the king of Gerar expelled Isaac from his kingdom of his own accord, or whether he …
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John Gill
On Genesis 26:16
17th Century
Pastor
And Abimelech said to Isaac, go from us
Which was either said by way of advice, consulting Isaac's good, and the pea…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 26:12–17
17th Century
Minister
God blessed Isaac. It should be observed, for the encouragement of poor tenants who occupy other people's lands and are honest and industrious, tha…