Bible Commentary

Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full [of years]; and was gathered to his people. 8. gave up the ghost ] Cf. Gen 25:7, Gen 35:29, Gen 49:33 (P): the same word as “die” in Gen 6:17, Gen 7:21 (P). in a good old … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 25:8”

And these [are] the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, a hundred threescore and fifteen years. 7. And these are the days ] Cf. the age of Terah, Gen 11:32 (P). Abraham Isaiah 30 years younger than Terah at his death. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 7 11 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 25:7”

But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country. 6. the concubines ] i.e. Hagar and Keturah; although in Gen 16:3 Hagar is called Abraham’s wife, as also is Keturah in Gen 25:1 of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 25:6”

And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac. 5. And Abraham Isaac ] See Gen 24:36. This disposition of his property seems to have been made some time before his death; and was intended to prevent disputes amongst the members of his family. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 5. Gave … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 25:5”

And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these [were] the children of Keturah. Verse 4. Ephah, and Epher, c.] Of these we know no more than of the preceding an abundance of conjectures is already furnished by the commentators. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 25:4”

And Jokshan begot Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim. 3. Sheba Dedan ] These places have already been mentioned by P in a different connexion (Gen 10:7). The identity of the names illustrates the fact, that there were different Israelite traditions explaining the relation of the different … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 25:3”

And she bore him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. 2. And she bare him ] The genealogy of Keturah is found again in a shortened form in 1Ch 1:32. That we have to do with a tradition relating to tribes and places rather than to individuals, is clearly shewn … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 25:2”

Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name [was] Keturah. 1. Abraham another wife Keturah ] We are not told the period in Abraham’s history at which his marriage with Keturah took place. The mention of it here is introduced, in order to complete the account of his descendants, before the narrative passes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 25:1”

And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s [death]. 67. into his mother Sarah’s tent ] The language of the Heb. text is here very obscure; and the original structure of it has probably been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 24:67”

And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done. And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done. By what means he found out the person designed for his wife, and got knowledge of her father’s house, to which he was introduced, and where he was made welcome; and what agreement … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 24:66”