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Genesis 17:1-14
The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 17:1-14
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Matthew Henry on Genesis 17:1-6Genesis 17:1-6 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe covenant was to be accomplished in due time. The promised Seed was Christ, and Christians in him. And all who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abram, being partakers of the same covenant blessings. In token of…The Covenant with Abraham Renewed. (b. c. 1898.)Genesis 17:1-3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM RENEWED. (B. C. 1898.) Here is, I. The time when God made Abram this gracious visit: When he was ninety-nine years old, full thirteen years after the birth of Ishmael. 1. So long, it should see…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 17:1Genesis 17:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd when Abram was ninety years old and nine—consequently an interval of thirteen years had elapsed since the birth of Ishmael; the long delay on the part of God being probably designed as chastisement for Abram's secon…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Genesis 17:1-6The covenant was to be accomplished in due time. The promised Seed was Christ, and Christians in him. And all who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abram, being partakers of the same covenant blessings. In token of…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Covenant with Abraham Renewed. (b. c. 1898.)THE COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM RENEWED. (B. C. 1898.) Here is, I. The time when God made Abram this gracious visit: When he was ninety-nine years old, full thirteen years after the birth of Ishmael. 1. So long, it should see…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 17:1And when Abram was ninety years old and nine—consequently an interval of thirteen years had elapsed since the birth of Ishmael; the long delay on the part of God being probably designed as chastisement for Abram's secon…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 17:2And I will make my covenant between me and thee. Literally, I will give (cf. Genesis 9:9, Genesis 9:11, Genesis 9:12). Neither an additional covenant to that described in Genesis 15:1-21. (Rosenmüller), nor a different…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 17:3And Abram fell on his face—in reverential awe and worship. Other attitudes of devotion are mentioned. And God—Elohim, the third name for the Deity within the compass of as many verses, thus indicating identity of being—…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Genesis 17:4-6The promise here is introduced with solemnity: "As for me," says the great God, "behold, behold and admire it, behold and be assured of it, my covenant is with thee;" as before (Genesis 17:2), I will make my covenant. N…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 17:4As for me. Literally, I, standing alone at the beginning of the sentence by way of emphasis. Equivalent to "So far as I am concerned," or, "I for my part," or, "So far as relates to me." Behold, my covenant is with thee…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 17:5Neither shall thy name any mere be called Abram,—Abram, i.e. high father (vide Genesis 11:26); but Abraham—Abraham (in Arabic signifying a multitude); hence "the father of a multitude," as the next clause explains—for a…Joseph S. Exell and contributors