創世記 21:17-20 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:8-21

The separation of the bondwoman's so, from the promised seed. It was necessary that this should take place for the accomplishment of the Divine plan. Human conduct is employed, as in so many other cases, as the instrument or occasion. There was mockery or unbelief in Ishmael. It was not personal merely, but a mockery of Jehovah and of his Church. Sarah saw it. The mother's keen affections were sharpened to detect the scorn of her joy. Abraham and Sarah were both severely tried. Their lack... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:15-21

Hagar and Ishmael, or the fortunes of the outcasts. I. THE LONELY WANDERERS . 1. Banished from home . Hitherto the household of Abraham had been to Hagar and her boy such a pleasant and doubtless much-prized abode; henceforth their connection with the patriarch's encampment was to be completely severed. So God in his mysterious providence and in many different ways frequently bereaves men of the shelter and society of home. 2. Separated from the Church . Practically the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:17

And God —Elohim ; Hagar and Ishmael having now been removed from the care and superintendence of the covenant God to the guidance and providence of God the ruler of all nations (Keil)— heard the voice of the lad ;—praying (Inglis), or weeping, ut supra — and the angel of God — Maleach Elohim ; not Maleach Jehovah, as in Genesis 16:7-13 , for the reason above specified (Hengstenberg, Quarry)— called to Hagar out of heaven ,—it may be inferred there was no external... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:17

Hagar, a weary outcast. "What aileth thee, Hagar?" Hagar is sent away from Abraham's tents. In the wilderness wandering she is lost. In despair she sinks down and weeps. An angel's voice is heard inquiring, "What aileth thee, Hagar?" I. HAGAR MAY BE TAKEN AS REPRESENTING THE SOULS STILL CHRISTLESS , They are— 1. Weary. 2. Thirsty. 3. Apparently man-forsaken and God-forsaken. 4. Their dearest comforts slipping from them, as Hagar's child, by death. 5. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:17-19

God's appearance to Hagar. The greatest truths in the Bible put before us in a setting of human interest and feeling. Our hearts strangely touched by the picture of the desolate woman and the helpless child. The fatherly character of God exhibited. He heard the voice of the lad. All such facts point to the greatest fact, the union of God and man in the man Christ Jesus. We see here— I. GOD 'S NOTICE OF AND COMPASSION FOR HUMAN SUFFERING : our example, The object of pity... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:18

Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand . Literally, bind fast ray hand to him, i.e. give him thy support now, and take cars of him till he reaches manhood. Cf. God's promise to Israel ( Isaiah 42:6 ). For I will make him (literally, to ) a great nation ( vide Genesis 21:13 ; and cf. Genesis 16:10 ; Genesis 17:20 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:19

And God opened her eyes . Not necessarily by miraculous operation; perhaps simply by providentially guiding her search for water, after the administered consolation had revived her spirit and roused her energies. And she saw a well of water, בְּאֵר מַיִם , as distinguished from בּוֹר , a pit or cistern, meant a fountain or spring of living water (cf. Genesis 24:11 , Genesis 24:20 ; Genesis 26:19 , Genesis 26:20 , Genesis 26:21 ). It had not been previously observed by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:19

Hagar in the wilderness. "And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water." Hagar in the wilderness. Why? She had no pleasure in her home; would not accept her position there. Hence Ishmael's mocking. Compare working of pride in Eden—"Ye shall be as gods;" and its result—Adam and Eve driven out. Observe—a soul despising the position of a child of God is driven into the wilderness by its own act. Pride rebels against terms of salvation ( Romans 10:3 )-a free gift to sinners seeking... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:20

God's care for Ishmael. "And God was with the lad." The encampment of Abraham was the scene of joy and festivity on the occasion of the recognition of Isaac publicly as his heir. It is said in Jewish lore that Abraham called a number of the patriarchs to the feast, and that Melchizedek, Nahor, and even Noah were present. Ishmael had been heir-presumptive up to that time. He was then put in the position of a subject to the son of Sarah. He and his mother despised the weakling and nursling.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:20-21

And God was with the lad . Not simply in the ordinary sense in which he is with all men ( Psalms 139:3-9 ; Acts 17:27 , Acts 17:28 ); not, certainly, in the spiritual sense in which he had promised to be with Isaac ( Genesis 17:21 ), and in which he is with believers ( Genesis 26:24 ; Isaiah 41:10 ; Matthew 28:20 ); but in the particular sense of exercising towards him a special providence, with a view to implementing the promise made concerning him to Abraham and Hagar. And... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:8-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:15-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:17-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:20-21

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