Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Genesis 17:4
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.The promise is here introduced with solemnity: As for me, saith the Great God, Behold, behold and admire it, behold and be assured of it, my covenant is with thee.And thou shalt be a father of many nations — This implies, 1. That his seed after the flesh should be very numerous, both in Isaac and in Ishmael, and in the sons of Keturah. And the event answered, for there have been, and are, more of the... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Genesis 17:3
And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,And Abram fell on his face while God talked with him — Either, 1. As one overcome by the brightness of the Divine glory: Daniel and John did so likewise. Or2. As one ashamed of himself, and blushing to think of the honours done to one so unworthy. He looks upon himself with humility, and upon God with reverence, and, in token of both, falls on his face. read more