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Genesis 26:31
Genesis 26:31
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Genesis 26 — OverviewGenesis 26 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have, I. Isaac in adversity, by reason of a famine
in the land, which, 1. Obliges him to change his quarters, ver. 1. But,
2. God visits him with direction and comfort, ver. 2-5. 3. He foolishly…Genesis 26 — OverviewGenesis 26 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 26:1, Isaac, because of famine, sojourns in Gerar, and the Lord instructs and blesses him; Genesis 26:7, He is reproved by Abimelech for denying his wife; Genesis 26:12, He grows rich, and the Philistines envy…Genesis 26 — OverviewGenesis 26 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter treats of Isaac's removal to Gerar, occasioned by a famine, Ge 26:1; of the Lord's appearance to him there, advising him to sojourn in that place, and not go down to Egypt; renewing the covenant he had made…Genesis 26:26-33Genesis 26:26-33 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here the contests that had been between Isaac and the
Philistines issuing in a happy peace and reconciliation.
I. Abimelech pays a friendly visit to Isaac, in token of the respect he
had for him, v. 26.…Genesis 26:31Genesis 26:31 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgebetimes: Genesis 19:2, Genesis 21:14, Genesis 22:3, Genesis 31:55
sware: Genesis 14:22, Genesis 21:23, Genesis 21:31-32, Genesis 25:33, Genesis 31:44; 1 Samuel 14:24, 1 Samuel 20:3, 1 Samuel 20:16-17, 1 Samuel 30:15;…