Genesis 17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 17:21

Genesis 17:21. He names that child Isaac, that is, laughter, because Abraham rejoiced in spirit when this son was promised him. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 17:1-27

The covenant sealed (17:1-27)As Abram and Sarai grew older, God told them again that he would be faithful to his promises. He revealed himself to them in a new name of power (God Almighty) and gave them each new names (Abraham and Sarah) to emphasize that he would make them parents of a multitude (17:1-6,15-16). The Almighty had made a covenant to be God to Abraham and his descendants, and he would give them Canaan to be their homeland (7-8).To reassure Abraham that he would keep his covenant... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:1

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . Almighty GOD = El Shaddai. First occ See App-4 . This title assures Abram that He Who had called him was almighty to supply all his need. Compare first occurance in N.T. (2 Corinthians 6:18 ), which assures us of the same supply. walk = continue to walk. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:2

exceedingly. Figure of speech Epizeuxis ( greatly greatly) . App-6 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:3

fell. Compare Mary (John 11:32 ) and contrast Martha (John 11:21 ). God = Elohim , Creator. Used in this ch. (verses: Genesis 17:3 , Genesis 17:9 , Genesis 17:15 , Genesis 3:18 , Genesis 3:22 , Genesis 3:23 ) because He creates new names (verses: Genesis 17:5 , Genesis 17:15 ), a new Sign of Covenant (verses: Genesis 17:9-14 ), and a new thing, from one as good as dead (Hebrews 11:12 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:4

many. Emph. Figure of speech Antimereia (of Noun), for emphasis. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:5

Abraham. The fifth letter of Hebrew alphabet (= H), put in middle of his name = No. 5, Grace. See App-10 . Abram = exalted father; Abraham = father of a multitude. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:6

exceeding. Figure of speech Epizeuxis ( greatly greatly) . App-6 . nations. Abraham was the progenitor not only of Israel, but of Ishmaelites, Midianites, Arabians, &c. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:7

covenant: unconditional. thy seed. Here, the collective noun ser'a is shown to be plural by the words "after thee" (compare verses: Genesis 17:8 , Genesis 17:9 ), and by the plural pronoun "their generations" (verses: Genesis 17:7 , Genesis 17:9 ). This is not the verse referred to in Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:16 , but Genesis 21:12 . See note on Genesis 21:12 , where "seed" must be in the singular because of the verb. everlasting. Hence Israel so called. Isaiah 44:7 margin. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:8

land . . . stranger. Hebrew. land of thy sojourning! read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 17:21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 17:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 17:8

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