Genesis Commentaries & Sermons | Precept Austin All these things are true and wonderful. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. Sarah who at an earlier point had If youre not dealing with your sin and seeking to live a life pleasing to God, then youd be better off not to let anybody know that you claim to be a Christian. not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. his mother took him a wife --On a father's death, the mother looks out for a wife for her son, however young; and as Ishmael was now virtually deprived of his father, his mother set about forming a marriage connection for him, it would seem, among her relatives. Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 21:22-34 Commentary on Genesis 21:22-34 (Read Genesis 21:22-34) Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. Genesis 20:17 Genesis 26:28 Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible, College Press Bible Study Textbook Series, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible, Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible, Notes on the Pentateuch by Charles Henry Mackintosh, Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary, Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith. As the psalmist proclaims, Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope for His loving kindness, to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine (Ps. 4 He is circumcised. Genesis 21 This chapter deals with three different topics. CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH Then this brand new cop said,Sir, step out of the car. Jesus taught us to pray each day for our daily bread. Do we badmouth the boss or other workers behind their backs? And as a result things turned ugly. Genesis 21 Commentary Birth of Isaac (21:1-21) When Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as commanded. Genesis 21:22-34 NKJV - A Covenant with Abimelech - Bible Gateway This is the first use of everlasting (Hb. We wont know Gods purpose until were in heaven. The outcast. transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, or to the time of Why? Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. Calling on Gods Name in whatever land you live, Despite the struggles in this new land, Abraham remembers his covenant with God (the God of Everlasting) and calls on His name. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, The trouble is, people can see that it isnt true. Abraham called on the name of the Lord. But what about Abraham? all-commanding. GENESIS Genesis 21:22-34 - DRB - And it came to pass at that t He walked in daily communion with God. Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of EXPOSITION. Genesis 21:34 Commentaries: And Abraham sojourned in the land of the and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Sarah as he had spoken." Genesis 21:22-34 | Preaching Source 20:16 in the command not to bear false witness against ones neighbor. He was simply living his daily life as the friend of God before the watching world. His life wasnt made up of one spectacular event after another. Sarah's joy. In spite of Abrahams past deception, Abimelech recognized God in his life. mercy in Christ the Lord. Contests for wells "are now very common all over the country, but more especially in the southern deserts". fruit of patient waiting upon God. Abraham, the one who took his army of 318 men and rescued Lot from the armies of four kings, Abraham goes after the servants of Abimelek and takes them out, right? Genesis 21 - Commentary by Rev. John Schultz - Bible Commentaries Abimelech, that is _Father-King,_ was at the time God Himself had We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy The mistaken charge. Abimelech and Abraham, or ancient covenanters. and poetical word. 15. Genesis 20:2 Genesis 26:26 God. He checked his uniform, it looked good. As David wrote, all our days were written in Gods book before we even were born (Ps. Checking his ticket which he hadnt used, he realized that if his earlier flight to Chicago had not been cancelled, he would have been on that flight. So its a huge deal for someone to take over a well as Abimeleks servants did. Note the significance of the word oath (Hb. and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: Two powerful princes, in their conduct exemplifying the spirit of unity and peace which should bind together private persons in their daily intercourse, as well as kings and nations in their political alliance. How Jesus loved his betrayer Judas, even to the very end. So they conclude that Christians are hypocrites, and they fail to see God in our lives. Another highlight of this passage is the explanation for the origin of the name Beersheba. Throughout Abrahams story run two great promises which God made to Abraham: a son, through whom Abraham would become a great nation, and through whose descendants all the nations would be blessed; and, the land of Canaan, where his descendants would live. See also Genesis 21:22-34 in other biblical comments: Adam Clarke Bible Commentary. You, our leader and master, have pulled the rug out from under us! CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE It hadnt worked the two times they tried it. Im not suggesting that you go on sinning and tell everyone that youre a Christian. Spiritual markers remind us of the goodness of the Lord in our lives. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have been kind to us. 2. 1. (22) Abimelech and Phichol.Abimelech, that is Father-King, was the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the Philistines generally (Genesis 26:1; 1Samuel 21:10, marg. Treaty with Abimelech (21:22-34) Abraham had settled in the south of Canaan in Abimelech's territory and at Abimelech's invitation (see 20:15). Not long ago he was asked, What have you learned from the Grant Study men?, Vaillants response: That the only thing that really matters in life are your relationships to other people. (What makes us happy? A covenant between the patriarch and the Philistine king. I. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Ver. In that desert land, a well was essential for survival, both for a mans flocks and for his family. The birth of Isaac. ), his knowledge of Isaac's birth, and his general observation of the patriarch's prosperity. Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of Abraham took the occasion of Abimelechs visit to bring up the matter of a well which Abimelechs servants had seized from Abrahams servants. 17 The Angel comforteth her. The Atlantic, June 2009), Jesus told us that all the law and all the prophets are summed up in these two statements:Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. AndLove your neighbor as yourself.. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 21:22-32 We have here an account of the treaty between Abimelech and Abraham, in which appears the accomplishment of that promise (Gen. 12:2) that God would make his name great. Because there they aware both of them. So if Abimelek gives the well back to Abraham, Abimeleks servants might react, You believe that foreigner over us? The days spent in Philistia left behind them some enlightenment. We live with the daily, ordinary routines that characterize the greater part of our lives: getting ready for the day, rushing off to work, getting the kids off to school, shopping for groceries, paying bills, mowing lawns, and maintaining the household. Why did she come at exactly the time the mechanism was broken? had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she 6 Sarahs ioy. We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. Copyright 1996, Steven J. Cole, All Rights Reserved. GENESIS 21:22 Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 Which things are an. 22 And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech and Phichol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, "God is with you in all that you do. Genesis 21:22 - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. mercy in Christ the Lord. Read the Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34. Why are we told this? 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. BIRTH OF ISAAC. Hes letting Abimeleks servants off the hook! You might be protesting. CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, &C. Hence it is plain that Abraham had Youre not backing us up! But Abimelek said, I dont know who has done this. Genesis 21:22-34 Meaning and Commentary - Bible Study Tools And Abimelech said, I wet not who hath done this thing. As Abraham is the father of all the faithful, so the continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; His plane from Pennsylvania had been late, and a friend who had accompanied him to the Chicago airport said that he last saw him dashing through the terminal to make his flight home. Genesis 20:17 Genesis 26:28 College Press Bible Study Textbook Series, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible, Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible, Notes on the Pentateuch by Charles Henry Mackintosh, Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary, Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: None ever waited in vain. He checked his boots, they were shiny. Abraham was the friend of God. when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. The passage is narrative. Abraham's acquiescence in the king's proposal was no doubt dictated by a peaceable disposition, a sense of equity, a spirit of contentment, and an unwavering confidence in God. 1. the incident of the preceding chapter, but, "according to the common 22. of faith in another point of view. He wasnt a TV evangelist. Luke 6:21. He lived in the desert and became an archer. After this had gone on for several times, the businessman suddenly was struck with the simple truth of that verse. He did what he the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ And Abraham replies, These seven lambs are a witness that I dug the well that your servants seized. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH GOD. The Atlantic, June 2009. He felt of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that 2. He normally didnt attend church, but he was troubled about some matters and went to church, hoping to find some relief. 4. What does Genesis chapter 21 mean? | BibleRef.com Observing what he had done, and not knowing the design of it: what mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves ? of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. As the years passed, he often wondered if it was just a coincidence. Its Gods job to meet out justice. Verses 1-34. The story of how Billy Graham extended Christs extraordinary love and grace toward a man who misrepresented Jesus to millions. (1) that a person cannot always be held responsible for what his servants do, (2) that it is wrong to judge on insufficient evidence with reference to the characters and conduct of others, and. Each time, the young man, who was retarded and knew only this one verse, responded simply by quoting John 3:16. You see, I think that Abraham may have recognized that Abimelek was in a tight spot. Genesis 21:22. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that The point is, as God faithfully provides protection and for our daily needs, and as we walk with Him and give Him the credit for His care for us, as Abraham did, He uses us in the ordinary matters of life to bear witness to a world that desperately needs to turn to Him. It shows how God faithfully provided all that Abraham needed apart from Abrahams schemes. Abraham, thinking the herdsmen had acted on their master's orders, reproved Abimelech. God also took care of Hagar and Ishmael, remembering His promise to greatly multiply their descendants (see Birth of Isaac ). DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. Its no wonder that Abimelek is asking Abraham to swear that he wont deal falsely with him. And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Genesis 21:1-34 ; Genesis 22:1-24 Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Abimelech's treaty with Abraham 21:22-34. Phichol.] Plus, if you add the three times shava is used and the three times sheva is used with the use of Beersheba that makes a total of seven times the words are used. Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible - The Birth of Isaac 7. Truthfully, I have nothing to offer but a little prayer.. Abraham, having got into a good neighbourhood, knew when he was well off, and continued a great while there. COVENANT. Genesis 21:22-34 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary The LXX. Abimelek the king of Gerar and his top general Phicol approach Abraham and say to him, We recognize that God is with you in everything you do. Love Like Jesus: How Jesus Loved People (and how you can love like Jesus). reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. Inductive Bible Study Genesis 21 - Study and Obey GENESIS 21:23. 4. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 Ishmael made fun of the covenant family, as Sarah had feared. This visit of the king and his vizier appears to have taken place some considerable time after the beginning of the sojourn of Abraham at Gerar; for the friendly feelings which then existed had evidently given way to a coolness, occasioned by the quarrels between their herdsmen. 2. NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] 3. Gen. 21:22-34 Locate the passage This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. Its done, these two powerful men have entered into the treaty with one another. His men may have dug who knows how many dry wells before finding this one. Vs.8-21 The expulsion of Ishmael and Hagar. COVENANT BETWEEN The driver of the vehicle wasnt given a graceful way out. - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. Genesis 21:22-34 What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves? ISAAC IN GERAR A famine occurs in the land, just as it had in the days of Abraham (ch.12:10). 6 Sarahs ioy. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More. Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 It may have been that his servants were telling him, No way, Abraham didnt dig that well, we did! Hes lying! (1) that as the land of the Philistines had no fixed boundary toward the desert, Beersheba may at this time have been claimed for the kingdom of Gerar (Keil); or. Abimelek responds, This is the first Ive heard of it. The prince rather complains that Abraham had done him an injustice. I like this. 22. 4. (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,possibly in immediate sequence to The term for making a treaty (used here and vs. 32) is karat. Phichol.] THAT ABIMELECH, AND PHICHOL, THE CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST, SPAKE And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief When Abimelech confronted Abraham about things, Abraham was rather uncomplimentary, saying that his reason for deceiving him was that he assumed that there would not be any fear of God among such people (20:11). Newly released book by Kurt Bennett, now available onAmazon! Abraham decided to take a different approach. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) The satisfactory explanation. GENESIS When the owner asked how much she could afford, she replied, My husband was killed in the war. But if you have the reality of a walk with the faithful God of the ordinary, your neighbor will know that youve got something he lacks. Here we have accomplished promise the blessed This is also remarkable in light of Abrahams past dealings with Abimelech. The shaft is formed of excellent masonry to a great depth until it reaches the rock, and at this juncture a spring trickles perpetually. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. Neither didst thou toll me, neither yet heard I of it, but today. (Kindle,hardcover, andpaperbacknow available on Amazon. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) There he planted a grove for a shade to his tent, or perhaps an orchard of fruit-trees; and there, though we cannot say he settled, for God would have him, while he lived, to be a stranger and a pilgrim, yet he sojourned many days, as many as would consist with his character, as Abraham the Hebrew, or passenger. Finally he blurted out, Well, thats all it will hold anyway. It is as much the duty of him who has a grievance to reveal it, as it is the duty of him who has caused the grievance to remove it. Genesis 21:22. Show us kindness like we have been kind to you. I. What a privilege to be used by the Eternal God as we live our ordinary lives on this earth! 21 He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt. Abraham denies his relationship Thus Abimelek narrowly averted sinning against the Lord which, the Lord informed him, would have cost him his life. That leads me to ask, Does the world see God in your everyday life?. Abimelech professed to have shown kindness (Hb. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. It is a beautiful illustration of how God faithfully provides everything we need for life and godliness so that we can fulfill His purpose. Isaac is born, and circumcised. Subscribe | RSS | Privacy Disclaimer. Because of the cops statement that I wont ask you again! this situation is destined to go sideways. Abimelech. Read Genesis 21:22-34 Ripped Off Abimelek the king of Gerar and his top general Phicol approach Abraham and say to him, We recognize that God is with you in everything you do. Abimelech, that is _Father-King,_ was Abraham called on the name of the everlasting God. Most of Gods people have been simple, ordinary folks who are not famous or politically powerful. Abraham gets his well back. He put a loaf of bread on the other side of the scale, and to his surprise, nothing happened. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ He was Gods number one man on earth, but he wasnt holding miracle services. None ever waited in vain. So he changed his plans and flew home to L.A. Two days later, he heard on the news that a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles had crashed, killing everyone on board. Love Like Jesusexamines a variety of stories, examples, and research, including: With genuine unfiltered honesty,Love Like Jesus, shows you how to live a life according to Gods definition of success: A life of loving God well, and loving the people around you well too. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. The music and the sermon were okay, but didnt really help. (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. Abimelech protests that he is unaware of the situation regarding the disputed well and suggests that Abraham bears some of the blame for not telling him of the situation. He wasnt building a sprawling complex of buildings to house his international ministry. 2. Th Genesis 21:22 time H6256 Abimelech H40 Phichol H6369 commander H8269 Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. Whereas the first conflict, Scene 5 ( Genesis 20:1-18 ), concerned jeopardy of the . 17:9-14). It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed God promised that His covenant with Abraham would be an everlasting covenant; Abraham recognized God as everlasting., This foreshadows future encounters between the Israelites and the Philistines. Genesis 21:22. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have been kind to us. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me,that this peculiar kind of oath never occurs again in Old Testament history is no proof of the mythical character of the narrative (Bohlen); on the contrary, "that the custom existed in primitive Hebrew times is shown by the word , which had early passed into the language, and which would be inexplicable without the existence of such a custom" (Havernick)that I have digged this well. No doubt, the king remembered their previous encounter when Abraham dealt falsely with him. But other than that, Abrahams life was fairly routine. B.C. shava) in this pericope (23, 24, 31, 31). Why was one Christian man spared while the other was killed? Here he is in this situation where he dug a well, a large investment in that area at that time. Abraham's name of God, Jehovah El Olam; the two revelations, the God of nature and the God of grace. At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, God is with you in everything you do. (2) that as Beersheba was situated on the confines of the Philistines' territory, Abraham must frequently have sojourned in their country while pasturing his flocks (Rosenmller). b. Abraham. CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, &C. Hence it is plain that Abraham had Abimeleks servants seized the well so Abraham mustered his servants and seized it right back, correct? captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." How aggressive should we be? THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she 6. You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. He made a traffic stop that went something like this: Listen, I know my rights. Genesis 21 Genesis 22 Genesis 23 Genesis 24 . 14. But we can have the comfort of knowing that both men were under Gods providential care. 8. A few years ago, a Christian worker was scheduled to fly from New York to Chicago for some meetings before returning home to Los Angeles. (See previous post about Abraham and Abimelek). Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, 1. Genesis 21:22-34 What is the meaning of these seven ewe - God Running Without even reading it, he put it on one side of his old-fashioned scale. The outcast. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain Even in this ordinary incident, Abraham acknowledged Gods faithful care for him. "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. Probably an official title. 1 Kings 15:19; Isaiah 30:6; Isaiah 39:1). surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH As he was leaving, a young man walked up and quoted John 3:16: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. The businessman didnt see how such a thing could be true and he didnt understand the connection between Gods giving His Son and a person having eternal life. The man was educated and he articulately expressed his objections. Lesson 44: Faithful God of the Ordinary (Genesis 21:22-34) And Abraham plantedas a sign of his peaceful occupation of the soil (Calvin); as a memorial of the transaction about the well ('Speaker's Commentary'); or simply as a shade for his tent (Rosenmller); scarcely as an oratory (Bush, Kalisch)a grovethe wood, plantation (Targum, Vulgate, Samaritan, Kimchi); a field, (LXX. Hagar and Ishmael sent away. Even so, as believers, we know that every second of our lives is under the watchful care of the heavenly Father. 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba.