Genesis 25:6-34 BSB

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:12

Generations of Ishmael, Genesis 25:12-18. 12. These are the generations This is the eighth section so beginning . “According to custom,” says Murphy, “before the history of the principal line is taken up, that of the collateral branch is briefly given . Thus Cain’s history is closed before Seth’s is commenced; Japheth and Ham are before Shem; Haran and Nahor before Abram . And so the sons of Keturah are first dismissed from the pages of history, and then Ishmael . ” read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:13-15

1 3-15 . The names We find scattered notices of these names in later books . Thus, Nebajoth in Isaiah 60:7, probably the Nabataeans of later history; Kedar in Isaiah 21:17; Isaiah 42:11; Isaiah 60:7; Jeremiah 2:10; Jeremiah 49:28; Ezekiel 27:21; Psalms 120:5; Song of Solomon 1:5; Dumah in Isaiah 21:11; Tema in Job 6:19; Isaiah 21:14; Jeremiah 25:23; Jetur and Naphish in 1 Chronicles 5:19. From Jetur probably sprung the Ituraeans of later history . Many of these, no doubt, became... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:16

16. By their towns, and… castles Rather, in their village and in their encampment . “It is generally known, that the Arabs are, according to their mode of life, divided into two chief classes: those of towns or villages, and those of the deserts, or the dwellers in tents . The latter, of course nomadic in their habits, are the Bedouins and Scenitae . It is not improbable that these two different classes are alluded to in the words, ‘By their villages and by their tents . ’ The roaming... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:17

17. Hundred and thirty and seven Lange suggests that the violent disposition and passions of Ishmael consumed his life comparatively early; while the more peaceful and serene Isaac outlived him by more than forty years . His people He doubtless died in the faith of Abraham . Comp . Genesis 25:8, note . read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:18

18. From Havilah unto Shur Or, as we might say, from the Arabian Gulf and the Euphrates to the border of Egypt and the Red Sea . On Havilah see Genesis 10:7; Genesis 10:29; and on Shur see on Genesis 16:7; Genesis 20:1, and Exodus 15:22. As thou goest toward Assyria One journeying most directly from Egypt to Assyria would pass through this broad Ishmaelite territory . Died Rather, he fell, or threw himself, נפל . This word is here used somewhat in the sense of the American word ... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:19

Generations of Isaac, Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29. BIRTH OF ESAU AND JACOB, Genesis 19:19-26. 19. These are the generations of Isaac Thus characteristically this new section of the history opens . We have also a repetition of Isaac’s birth, his age at marriage, and the name, country, father, and brother of his wife . read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:21

21. Entreated the Lord The word for entreated ( עתר ) implies earnest and repeated prayer, and perhaps the accompaniment of incense offering, or some kind of sacrifice . See the Hebrews lexicons on the word . We note that Isaac directs his prayer to Jehovah, the God of the covenant and the promises . Was entreated Was prevailed upon by his importunity . Compare Luke 18:7. “The heir of promise was to be a child of prayer . ” read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:22

22. Struggled together within her Hebrews, dashed against one another . Premonition of the coming differences between the offspring . If it be so, why am I thus The Vulgate reads: “If it was to have been so with me, why should I have conceived?” Rebekah was evidently of an excitable and emotional temperament, (compare Genesis 27:46,) and under the pains of maturing pregnancy yielded fitfully to despondency and gloom. Went to inquire of the Lord Where and how, has been often asked,... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:23

23. The Lord said Here, too, we have a poetic strain: Then said Jehovah to her, Two nations are in thy womb, And two peoples from thy bowels shall be separated . And people than people shall be stronger, And the great shall serve the small . What immediate effect this oracle had on Rebekah we are not told, but it probably served, in the subsequent time, to give her an intuitive partiality for the younger son. The subsequent history of the Israelites and the Edomites show how truly this... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:25

25. Red, all over like a hairy garment “His whole body was as if covered with a fur, with an unusual quantity of hair, ( hypertrichosis,) which is sometimes the case with new-born infants, but was a sign in this instance of excessive sensual vigour and wildness . ” Keil . Esau Which means hairy . read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:13-15

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:16

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:17

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:18

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:19

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:21

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:22

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:23

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:25

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