genesis 21:22 34 commentary

Genesis 21:22-34 In-Context. As a prince, Abimelech was afraid of Abraham's growing power; as a good man, he insures the safety of himself and his dominions not by resorting to war, but by forming an amicable treaty with his neighbornor with my son, nor with my son's son: (LXX. The man was educated and he articulately expressed his objections. But what Im saying is that sinlessness isnt the requirement to bear witness for Christ. The question extends beyond how does God fit in with our ordinary schedules to, How does God fit in with ordinary people? After all, in the history of the church, not many of Gods people have been able to speak to packed stadiums around the world, like Billy Graham. II. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. Bondwoman and her son cast out. God used the only Scripture this retarded young man knew to give eternal life to this sophisticated businessman (told by Martin & Deidre Bobgan, Competent to Minister [EastGate], pp. For these promises to be fulfilled, God had to provide Abraham with a son, which He did in an extraordinary way in the birth of Isaac. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed "the well of the oath," (LXX; Gesenius, Furst, Rosenmller), or the well of the seven (Keil), rather than the seven wells (Lange); discovered by Robinson in Bir-es-seba, in the Wady-es-seba, twelve miles to the south of Hebron, with two deep wells of excellent water. If you know the Savior, as you walk with Him and enjoy His faithful provision, God wants to use the ordinary events in your life to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations through the Seed of Abraham, the Lord Jesus Christ. 21:32-34 A place to call on the name of the Lord. Because there they aware both of them. Each time, the young man, who was retarded and knew only this one verse, responded simply by quoting John 3:16. He did what he Are we cheerful and pleasant, even when were mistreated, or do we grumble and complain like everyone else? It seems to me that the answer is, It shows the faithfulness of God in the ordinary. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn The proposal was reasonable, and agreed to [Ge 21:24]. Sometimes we may wonder, How does God fit in with the ordinary?. 21:22 Abimelech recognized the blessing of the Lord on Abraham. CHAPTER 21 Maybe youre sinking into sudden depression, because youre thinking, Im not perfect! Stay tuned: (2) For the world to see God in our lives we dont have to be perfect. Abraham a sojourner in that land, afterwards the troubler of Israel; for his sake as discipline, for their sakes as opportunity. had promised to her. 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. favourite of God, chap. all that thou _AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, THAT ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL THE vs.22-34 The treaty between Abraham and Abimelech. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) (Kindle,hardcover, andpaperbacknow available on Amazon. The LXX. _ 1. But Abraham still struggled with this fear long after he had been living in the land. 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. A Beersheba in a heathen land. Another step in Abrahams walk with God is seen in verse 33, where he plants a tree and calls on the name of the Lord, the Everlasting God. Planting the tree was an act to remind Abraham of Gods faithfulness, especially in the everyday matter of providing the well which supplied the water for this tree to grow. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in Abraham at They cover or deny their sin and try to make it look like theyve got it all together. How Jesus guarded his heart by taking care of himselfhe even nappedand why you should do the same. Its our job to love God and to love people. None ever waited in vain. CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH ), Posted on October 2, 2011 by Kurt Bennett, Category: Bible Study, Genesis, How Jesus Loved People - How You Can Too, I Wish Someone Had Told Me This When I Was Young, Tags: Abraham and Abimelek, Bible relationships, Christian, depression, how to be happy, how to love, love, Well of Beersheba, ive had a dream on this subject and have was awaken, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). all that thou doest: Perhaps Abimelech had heard of how God had given Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age. Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 That word sounds very much like the Hebrew word for seven (sheva) used in 21:28, 29, and 30. As Abraham is the father of all the faithful, so the Specific examples of how Jesus communicated Gods love to others. Note the significance of the word oath (Hb. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the Now, without Abrahams initiative or schemes, Abimelech comes and proposes this peace agreement, so that Abraham receives from God what he previously had tried to get through his deceptive scheme. Isaac would later have to clear up some matters over several wells with Abimelech (chap. Sarah as he had spoken." Genesis 21:22-34 - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More. Its not our job to meet out justice anyway. GENESIS 21:23. There is no reason to question the sincerity of the Philistine monarch in disclaiming all knowledge of the act of robbery committed by his servants. Bondwoman and her son cast out. The impelling motives. Sometimes when you read the Bible, you get the feeling that God majors in the spectacular. Abraham at Abraham called on the name of the Lord. laughed with the laughter of incredulity, now laughed with the _Abimelech, king of Gerara, who knew that Abraham was a prophet, and a A believer is invincible until it is his time to go. _ 1. mercy in Christ the Lord. That was an extraordinary way that God provided for His children. His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ Probably from JE. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. you do. Theyre people who live rather ordinary lives, except for one significant fact--their lives count for eternity because they are used by God to help fulfill His purpose. Well see how much this is worth, he muttered. The satisfactory explanation. Will God forgive me for losing hope and the will to live? 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. neit Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Genesis 21:1), And Abraham reproved (literally, reasoned with, and proved to the satisfaction of) Abimelech (who was, until informed, entirely unacquainted with the action of his servants) because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away. God's promises never fail. Genesis 21:22-34 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary Abraham was the friend of God. We dont know how much Abimelech knew about the one true God, but he at least knew enough to see clearly that God made a difference in Abrahams life. It hadnt worked the two times they tried it. Bible Study: The Treaty at Beersheba (Genesis 21:22-34) - kdmanestreet Abimelech could sense that in spite of Abrahams previous failure in the incident with Sarah, he was a man who walked with God. So why, after he already gave Abimelek flocks of sheep and cattle, did Abraham give him seven lambs as a witness that Abraham dug the well? _The birth of Isaac. Genesis 21:22 Commentaries: Now it came about at that time that 17 The Angel comforteth her. 15 Hagar in distresse. Ver. 14. . Since were not perfect, we do one of two wrong things. Are we honest, even in small matters? Spiritual markers remind us of the goodness of the Lord in our lives. Verse Genesis 21:22. He did what he ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Which things are an allegory.- Galatians 4:22. However, see 26:17-33, where Isaac also has a dispute with Abimelech (likely not the same person) over wells and makes a treaty with him. The term for making a treaty (used here and vs. 32) is karat. And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. mll "speak," an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word. 23 Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. Genesis 21:22. This is also remarkable in light of Abrahams past dealings with Abimelech. He was Gods number one man on earth, but he wasnt holding miracle services. Why are we told this? You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. Genesis 21 1. But Abimelek said, I dont know who has done this. So instead of fighting Abimelek or insisting on Abimelek giving back control of the well, Abraham provides a graceful way out. CHARACTERS: Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Abimelech. After the treaty had been made at Beersheba, Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces returned to the land of the Philistines. 23. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. But thats not fair! You might be saying. We could go on and on recounting the mighty deeds that God has done. Why? of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. I like this. I.e. and poetical word. (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). Youve never said anything to me about this before and I dont know who might have done it. Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. 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. 22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do. Its Gods job to meet out justice. The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. 3. One of Abrahams deeply rooted fears when God called him to leave his homeland and go to the land of Canaan was that the people of the land would see his wife and kill him in order to take her. The days spent in Philistia left behind them some enlightenment. Why did the woman have the prayer already written before he asked for it? 1. 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? So swear to me here before God that you won't deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. The most comprehensive longitudinal study in history is a research project called the Grant Study. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, Genesis 21:22-34 Meaning and Commentary - Bible Study Tools 21:28-30 The giving and receiving of the lambs stipulates that Abraham dug the well in Beersheba and thus rightfully owns the well. AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,possibly in immediate sequence to From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. Genesis 21 - Smith's Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org This passage raises three questions relevant for believers today: Application: Seven lambs sealed the covenant between Abraham and Abimelech, but it was one spotless lamb named Jesus who forever sealed Gods covenant with His people. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." 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. NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] Genesis 21:34 - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org As already Mature, Aner, and Eshcol had formed a league with the patriarch (vide Genesis 14:13). (1) God fulfills His promise to Abraham and Sarah. Love Like Jesusbegins with the story of how after a life of regular church attendance and Bible study, Bennett was challenged by a pastor to study Jesus. 2. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ Genesis 21 Genesis 22 Genesis 23 Genesis 24 . Read Genesis commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise). 7. 21:33 Abraham called on the name of the Lord, 21:34 Living in the land of the Philistines. Genre The passage is narrative. Yesterday (at the time of this writing) I participated in a class that teaches you how to communicate with people on the street in a way that encourages cooperation and avoids the need for physical force. The league is proposed by Abimelech, and Phichol his prime-minister of state and general of his army. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 33:18-19). Daily Devotion: This Thirsty World (Gen 21:22-34) - RayStedman.org See also Genesis 21:22-34 in other biblical comments: Adam Clarke Bible Commentary. the three main sources, J. E, P are present. The prince rather complains that Abraham had done him an injustice. and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: The covenant arising out of bodily wants a civil agreement. How Jesus didnt love everyone the same (and why you shouldnt either). Good men should do all they can to make others so. On the flight that crashed was a godly pastor from Southern California. had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION It is good to remember God's mercies, of which national and civil quietude is one of the greatest, and it is becoming to erect memorials of both privileges and obligations. 17 The Angel comforteth her. Ishmaels expulsion. As the years passed, he often wondered if it was just a coincidence. Genesis 21:22-34 | Preaching Source Sarah's joy. Isaac is born, and circumcised. And they didnt have backhoes or drilling rigs in those days. Observing what he had done, and not knowing the design of it: what mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves ? Here God shows Abraham that not only would the people of the land not take his wife, they wouldnt even take his well. In the Grant Study, 268 Harvard graduates (including John F. Kennedy by the way. Abimelech and Abraham, or ancient covenanters. Read the Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34. Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 So its a huge deal for someone to take over a well as Abimeleks servants did. Some try to convey that they are perfect. 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? Hagar and Ishmael sent away. Why did she come at exactly the time the mechanism was broken? We wont know Gods purpose until were in heaven. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. They watch our attitudes, our words, and our actions. This Thirsty World. neit EXPOSITION But other than that, Abrahams life was fairly routine. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. Ishmael made fun of the covenant family, as Sarah had feared. The trouble with this approach, of course, is that we never get to that place. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. Abraham instituted two memorials of the important transactions, naming the well Beersheba, and planting a tamarisk beside his tent. 7. spokesman of all (Murphy), ruler of all (Gesenius); or "the distinguished" (Furst); believed to have been a titular designation of the Philistine monarch's grand vizier or prime minister (Lange, 'Speaker's Commentary'), who was alsothe chief captain of his host (i.e. And as a result things turned ugly. 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. It also signified a tranquil, settled life, under Gods providential care. 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 7. Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. Ishmaels expulsion. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. When we lived in California and would take our young children to the beach, there wasnt a second while they were playing in the waves that they were not under our watchful gaze. God burned the words into his heart and gave him the faith to believe. We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. The grocer later discovered that the scale was out of order. Phichol.] CHAPTER 21 Thus, Beersheba can mean, well of oath, or well of seven. So, outside of the name, Beersheba, the word shava occurs three times and the word sheva occurs three times in this passage. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. As you think about Abrahams life, you realize that he was a fairly ordinary man, except that he was a man of extraordinary faith and obedience to God. of faith in another point of view. Then Abraham does something unexpected. 6 Sarahs ioy. The music and the sermon were okay, but didnt really help. Fort Worth, Texas. The man whos been thoroughly analyzing these files for the last 44 years is Dr. George Valliant. 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. And yet he was used in Gods great purpose of blessing the nations through Abrahams seed, the Lord Jesus Christ. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. to Abraham. One way Abimelech knew that Abraham walked with God is that Abraham had prayed that God would heal Abimelech and his family, and God answered that prayer (20:17-18). Abimelech. And it came to pass at that time,possibly in immediate sequence to the incident of the preceding chapter, but, "according to the common law of Hebrew narrative, probably not long after the birth of Isaac."(Murphy)that Abimelechthe king of Gerar (Genesis 20:2; Genesis 26:1, Genesis 26:16)and Phi-cholif the name be Shemitic, "mouth of all," i.e . Even as Gods kindness draws us to him, our kindness with others should point them to Him. COVENANT BETWEEN Wells of water are scarce and . 3. But it is significant that Gods blessing on Abraham is evident even to this pagan king, Abimelech, who tells Abraham, God is with you in all that you do (21:22). A.M. 2118. The name, Beersheba seems to play on them both. Probably from JE. That leads me to ask, Does the world see God in your everyday life?. II. Lesson 44: Faithful God of the Ordinary (Genesis 21:22-34) _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, Do we work hard or slack off? 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. And, God provides for his need for water through this well. The outcast. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain PDF Scripture Story: Genesis 21:1-5; Genesis 22:1-12. Commentary And Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for a long time. The palpable injury. Abimelech, the king who had inadvertently taken Sarah into his harem because Abraham had lied about her being his sister, pays a visit to Abraham, acknowledges that God is with him, and proposes a peace pact. The prudent measure Abraham gave Abimelech seven ewe lambs as a witness that he had digged the well, and consequently had a right to its possession. Seemingly betraying a secret suspicion of the prince's veracity, the act aimed at preventing any recurrence of the grievance, and in this light it appears to have been regarded by Abimelech. Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba. 3. Give people youre in disagreement with a graceful way out. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. So what does Abraham do? Genesis 21:33. (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Peace enjoyed. You know what Ive learned? 3. olam) as a name for the Lord, This is the word used on the covenant with Abraham (13:15; 17: 7, 8, 13, 19). The things of this world made a channel of higher blessings. The story of how Billy Graham extended Christs extraordinary love and grace toward a man who misrepresented Jesus to millions. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. The Lords whole thing boils down to that. @#$ %^&*^$!, Im not doin it! with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up at the time God Himself had 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled _ALUN OWEN_ Genesis 21:22 - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org Newly released book by Kurt Bennett, now available onAmazon! You did not tell me, and I heard about it only today., So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelek, and the two men made a treaty. Subscribe | RSS | Privacy Disclaimer. The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. 23 Now therefore, swear[ a] to me by God that you will not deal falsely with me, with my offspring, or with my posterity; but that according to the kindness that I have done to you, you will do _GOD IS WITH - The Birth of Isaac He made a traffic stop that went something like this: Listen, I know my rights. He was simply living his daily life as the friend of God before the watching world. 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. you do. COVENANT BETWEEN He suggested that Abraham and he make a treaty that would guarantee good relations between them (22-24). ISAAC IS BORN "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. He put a loaf of bread on the other side of the scale, and to his surprise, nothing happened. 23 Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my descendants or with my posterity, but as I have dealt kindly with you, so you will deal with me and with the . CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE 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. of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy No doubt, the king remembered their previous encounter when Abraham dealt falsely with him. Abraham, thinking the herdsmen had acted on their master's orders, reproved Abimelech. (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. Nor are they called upon to bear what by lawful means they are able to redress. 1886. All rights reserved. Just because youve blown it with someone in the past doesnt mean that you cant be used later to influence that person toward God. Probably an official title. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that The new cop and the driver of the car are both backed into a corner. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) What modern monarchs mostly desire at the close of exhausting campaigns is here sought before campaigns begin. 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. The blessing made manifest. mercy in Christ the Lord. Now if Abraham dug the well it was his. 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The name of the Lord itself an invitation to believe and live. 22. continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; 21 He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt. In our last presentation of the Book of Genesis, Truth and Consequences and the opening verses of Genesis chapter 4, we hope to have once again fully established as fact the consequences of Eve's sin, as it is described in Genesis chapter 3, where three times it was acknowledged that she had already conceived, and that therefore, in spite of the . when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. The tree sealed the site of the oath. _God is with thee in all tha 1 Isaac is borne. CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY Yet in spite of Abrahams sins and insensitivity, Abimelech here seeks him out because he recognized God in Abrahams life! He normally didnt attend church, but he was troubled about some matters and went to church, hoping to find some relief. Jesus taught us to pray each day for our daily bread. He wasnt building a sprawling complex of buildings to house his international ministry. of faith in another point of view. How aggressive should we be? genesis-21:22-34 - Bible Commentaries

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