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A Portrait of Peace
Commentators emphasize Isaac's immediate and quiet departure in response to hostility. John Gill notes he left 'without taking himself either to argument or arms,' showcasing a calm disposition. Matthew Henry adds that this demonstrates a heavenly wisdom that teaches believers to give up their rights and withdraw from 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 26:17
19th Century
Bishop
The valley of Gerar. —The word nahal, rendered “valley,” means a narrow defile through which a summer torrent flows. In t…
John Gill
On Genesis 26:17
17th Century
Pastor
And Isaac departed thence
At once, peaceably and quietly, though to his loss and disadvantage, without taking himsel…
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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…