Genesis 21:2. Sarah conceived By faith Sarah received strength, (Hebrews 11:11,) to conceive seed, God, according to his promise, giving that strength. Abraham was old, and Sarah old, and both as good as dead, and then the promise took place. read more
Birth of Isaac (21:1-21)When Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as commanded. In this way he demonstrated that Isaac was heir to God’s covenant promises (21:1-7; cf. 17:9-14).Ishmael made fun of the covenant family, as Sarah had feared. Being the son of a slave-girl, Ishmael had the right to inherit some of Abraham’s wealth, but he could surrender this right in exchange for the freedom of himself and his mother. Sarah, determined that her son should be the sole heir, tried to persuade... read more
set time = exact time. God. Hebrew. Elohim. Note change of title here, till Genesis 21:32 , because it is Creator and creature. In Genesis 21:33 , Jehovah, where it is Covenant relation. In Mary's song both titles united (Luke 1:46 , Luke 1:47 and compare verses: Gen 21:37 , Gen 21:38 ). read more
Isaac. Hebrew. Let him laugh. Compare Genesis 17:17 ; Genesis 18:12 , Genesis 18:13 , Genesis 18:15 ; Genesis 21:6 , Genesis 21:9 ; Genesis 26:8 . read more
"And Jehovah visited Sarah, as he had said, and Jehovah did unto Sarah as he had spoken. And Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham's son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac. And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him. And Abraham was a hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him. And Sarah said, God hath made me to... read more
Genesis 21:2, &c. Sarah—bare Abraham a son, &c.— Isaac at last is born; the wonder and expectation of his day. Observe, 1. The fulfilment of the promise, when all human prospects were at an end; when Abraham was as dead, and Sarah past the time of child-bearing. Note; (1.) Promised mercies will come in God's time. (2.) God can work for us, when we most despair of ourselves. (3.) What nature cannot do, faith can, Hebrews 11:11. 2. Abraham's carefulness to observe God's prescribed order,... read more
3, 4. Abraham called the name of his son . . . Isaac . . . and circumcised—God was acknowledged in the name which, by divine command, was given for a memorial (compare Genesis 17:19), and also in the dedication of the child by administering the seal of the covenant (compare Genesis 17:10-12). read more
God’s provision and Abraham and Sarah’s response 21:1-7The emphasis in this brief section is on the faithfulness and power of God in keeping His promise and providing an heir miraculously through Sarah (Genesis 17:16; Genesis 18:14). Note the threefold repetition of "as He had said," "as He had promised," and "of which God had spoken" (Genesis 21:1-2). The tension of anticipation finally subsides, but only temporarily.God "visited" Sarah (Genesis 21:1, NIV), a common metaphor that describes... read more
12. The birth of Isaac 21:1-21God proved faithful to His promise by providing Isaac. Abraham and Sarah responded with obedience and praise. Ishmael, however, became a threat to Abraham’s heir and, consequently, his father sent him away into the wilderness where God continued to provide for him and his mother. read more
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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 21:1-34
- The Birth of Isaac7. מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.14. חמת chêmet “bottle,” akin to חמה chāmâh, “surround, enclose,” and הוּם chûm “black. באר שׁבע beêr-sheba‛, Beer-sheba‘, “well of seven.”22. פיכל pı̂ykol, Pikhol, “mouth or spokesman of all.”23. נין nı̂yn “offspring, kin;” related: “sprout, flourish.” נכד neked “progeny,” perhaps “acquaintance,” cognate with נגד ngd, “be before” (the eyes) and נקד nqd, “mark.”33. אשׁל 'êshel “grove;” ἄρουρα... read more