Genesis 25:1-32 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:12

§ 8. THE GENERATIONS OF ISHMAEL ( Genesis 25:12-18 ). EXPOSITION Now these are the generations of Ishmael ,—the opening of a new section (cf. Genesis 2:4 ), in which the fortunes of Abraham's eldest son are briefly traced before proceeding with the main current of the history in the line of Isaac (cf. 1 Chronicles 1:29-31 )— Abraham's son ,—because of his relation to Abraham it was that Ishmael attained subsequent historical development and importance ( vide Genesis... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:12-18

The generations of Ishmael, or the biography of a prince. I. THE PRINCE 'S NAME . Ishmael. 1. The significance of his name. "God hears.' It was thus a perpetual reminder to its bearer of a grand religious truth, that God is essentially a hearer of prayer, and that he is never far from any of his intelligent and needy creatures. 2. The occasion of his getting it. 3. The verification of his name. When he lay beneath the shrub God heard the voice of his distressful cry... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:13

And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth;— "Heights;" the Nabathaeans , a people of Northern Arabia, possessed of abundant flocks ( Isaiah 9:7 ), and, according to Diodorus, living by merchandise and rapine (Gesenius). From Petraea they subsequently extended as far as Babylon (Keil)— and Kedar ,—"Black Skin;" the Cedrei of Pliny (Gesenius, Keil, Rosen-mailer); characterized as good bowmen ( ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:14

And Mishma ,—"Hearing" (Gesenius); Masma ( LXX ; Vulgate); connected with the Maisaimeneis , north-east of Medina (Knobel)— and Dumah ,—"Silence;" same as Stony Dumah, or Syrian Dumah, in Arabia, on the edge of the Syrian desert (Gesenius); mentioned in Isaiah 21:11 — and Massa , — "Burden;" north-east of Dumah are the Massanoi . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:15

Hadar ,—"Chamber" (Gesenius); Ha'dad ( 1 Chronicles 1:30 , LXX ; Samaritan, and most MSS .); though Gesenius regards Hadar as probably the true reading in both places; identified with a tribe in Yemen (Gesenius); between Oman and Bahrein, a district renowned for its lancers (Keil)— and Tema, —"Desert" (Gesenius); Θαιμὰν ( LXX .); the Θεμοί, on the Persian Gulf, or the tribe Bann Teim, in Hamasa (Knobel); a trading people ( Job 6:19 ; Isaiah 21:14 ; Jeremiah 25:23 )— ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:16

These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns ,—unwalled encampments, from hatzar , to surround; used of the movable villages of nomadic tribes (cf. Isaiah 42:11 )— and by their castles; —fortified keeps (Murphy); tent villages (Keil); nomadic camps (Kalisch). Cf. Numbers 31:10 ; 1 Chronicles 6:39 ; Psalms 69:26 ; Ezekiel 25:4 )— twelve princes —this does not imply that Ishmael had only twelve sons, like Israel—a very suspicious circumstance (De... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:17-18

And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years :—a life shorter by nearly half a century than that of Isaac ( Genesis 35:21 ); does this prove the life-prolonging influence of piety?— and he gave up the ghost and died; and wee gathered unto his people ( vide on Genesis 25:8 ). And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward; Assyria ( vide Genesis 10:29 ; Genesis 16:7 ): and He died —literally, fell ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:19

§ 9. THE GENERATIONS OF ISAAC (Ge 25:19-35:29). And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son . The usual formula for the opening of a new section (cf. Genesis 2:4 ). Abraham begat Isaac . A reiteration in perfect harmony not only with the style of the present narrative, but of ancient historiography in general; in this instance specially designed to connect the subsequent streams of Isaac's posterity with their original fountain-head in Abraham. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:19-26

The childless pair. I. THE DISAPPOINTED HUSBAND . 1. The grievous affliction . Rebekah, the wife of Isaac, was barren. Though neither uncommon nor unjust, this was to Isaac 2. The earnest intercession . "Isaac entreated the Lord for his wife." Isaac's supplication was 3. The gracious response . "The Lord was entreated of Isaac, and Rebekah conceived. Note the character of God as the Hearer of prayer, the habitual practice of God, which is to listen to his... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:19-34

Divine purposes unfolded. We are now entering a new stage of the sacred history, where we are looking less upon the development of one man's character than upon the unfolding purposes of Jehovah in the family with which he has made his covenant. Again we are in the region of— 1. Gracious interposition . 2. Supernatural assistance of human infirmity . 3. Prophetic announcements . The atmosphere is that of the covenant. The children in the womb are two nations. The... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:12-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:17-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:19-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:19-34

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