And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.
4. circumcised ] Abraham fulfilled the command of Gen 17:10 (P). That Isaac, the son of the promise, was circumcised on the 8th day is particularly mentioned by St Stephen, Act 7:8.
The mention of circumcision in this verse, the naming in Gen 21:3, and Abraham’s age in Gen 21:5, are characteristic of P’s style.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 4. And Abraham circumcised his son] See Clarke on Ge 17:10, &c.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac, being eight days old as,
God had commanded him. Ge 17:12, and was the first that we read of that was circumcised on that day, according to the divine precept, which Abraham strictly observed; for though this was the son of the promise, and of his old age, for whom he had the most affectionate regard, yet he administered this bloody ordinance on him; nor did he defer it beyond the time, and was himself the operator, as it seems; all which shows his strict regard, and ready and cheerful obedience to the command of God.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
4. And Abraham circumcised his son. Abraham pursued his uniform tenor of obedience, in not sparing his own son. For, although it would be painful for him to wound the tender body of the infant; yet, setting aside all human affection, he obeys the word of God. And Moses records that he did as the Lord had commanded him; because there is nothing of greater importance, than to take the pure word of God for our rule, and not to be wise above what is lawful. This submissive spirit is especially required, in reference to sacraments; lest men should either invent any thing for themselves, or should transfer those things which are commanded by the Lord, to any use they please. We see, indeed, how inordinately the humours of men here prevail; inasmuch as they have dared to devise innumerable sacraments. And to go no further for an example, whereas God has delivered only two sacraments to the Christian Church, the Papists boast that they have seven. As if truly it were in their power to forge promises of salvation, which they might sanction with signs imagined by themselves. But it were superfluous to relate with how many figments the sacraments have been polluted by them. This certainly is manifest, that there is nothing about which they are less careful, than to observe what the Lord has commanded.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
4. Circumcised as God had commanded Observe how obedience to every commandment wrought with Abraham’s faith . Thus was that faith made perfect . Jas 2:22.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.
It was proper, that he, who was equally interested in the blessings of the covenant with Abraham, should partake with him, in the seal of the covenant. Gen 17:10-14 .
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Gen 21:4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.
Ver. 4. And Abraham circumcised his son. ] At circumcision, as now at baptism, names were given. Let them be such as are significant, and may immind us of some good, either person or thing; all will be found little enough, Optima nomina, non appellando fieri mala, faenerator Alfius dixisse verissime fertur . a We read of a good woman, that had named her three daughters, Faith, Hope, and Charity. And when she was to be condemned by Bonner; My lord, said she, if you burn me, I hope you will keep Faith, Hope, and Charity. No, by my truth, will I not, quoth the bishop; keep them who will, I’ll take no charge of them. b We read also of another, that, courting a harlot, asked her name: she answered, Mary; whereupon, remembering Mary Magdalene, that penitent harlot, he repented him of his evil purpose, and, advising the courtesan to repent by her example, departed, and lived honestly. c We cannot have too many monitors to mind us of our duty.
a Columel., De Re Rust., lib. i. cap. 7. – Horat., epod. ii. line 66.
b Act. and Mon., 1798.
c Strange Viney. in Palest.
eight. The Dominical No. See App-10. Compare Ishmael, 13th year.
Gen 17:10-12, Exo 12:48, Lev 12:3, Deu 12:32, Luk 1:6, Luk 1:59, Luk 2:21, Joh 7:22, Joh 7:23, Act 7:8
Reciprocal: Gen 17:12 – he that is eight days old Jdg 14:3 – thy brethren Mat 19:14 – Suffer Luk 18:16 – Suffer
Gen 21:4. He circumcised his son The covenant being established with him, the seal of the covenant, according to Gods command, was administered to him.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments