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Faithful Confrontation vs. Revenge
John Calvin notes that Isaac's question is not an act of sinful revenge but a righteous complaint. This teaches that it is permissible for believers to confront those who have wronged them. The goal is not to vent anger, but to restrain further injustice and bring the offender to a sense of shame, demonstrating that patience does not require silence in the face of wrongdoing.
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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 26:27
19th Century
Bishop
Why do you come to me? —Isaac’s return had brought matters to a crisis, and the king must now decide whether there was to be peace…
John Calvin
On Genesis 26:27
16th Century
Theologian
And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me? Isaac not only reasons earnestly with them about the injuries he received, but also pro…
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John Gill
On Genesis 26:27
17th Century
Pastor
And Isaac said to them, why come you to me? What is the meaning of this visit? what has brought you here? it cannot be fr…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 26:26–33
17th Century
Minister
When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him (Proverbs 16:7). Kings' hearts are in hi…