Haran for Charran, A.V.; God removed for he removed, A.V. The land of the Chaldaeans . In Genesis 11:28 Ur is called "Ur of the Chaldees." When his father was dead (see note to Genesis 11:2 ). God removed. That God is the subject appears from the following verbs, "he gave," "he promised." The verb μετώκισεν , he removed, is the technical word for planting a colony. Wherein , etc. ( εἰς ἢν ); into which ye came and dwelt. read more
And for yet, A.V.; in for for a, A.V. He gave him none inheritance , etc. (comp. Hebrews 11:8 , Hebrews 11:9 ). read more
In a strange land ; a land belonging to some one else ( Hebrews 11:9 , γῆ ἀλλοτρία , as here); a land in which he had none inheritance, not yet become the possession of his seed; for as the writer to the Hebrews says, he dwelt in tents with Isaac and Jacob; not applicable, therefore, in the first instance to Egypt at all. And this sojourning as strangers and pilgrims lasted altogether four hundred and thirty years, vie. two hundred and fifteen years in Canaan, and two hundred and... read more
etc The ethics of Scripture quotation. Much has been said, in modern times, about the importance of quoting from other writers or speakers with the utmost correctness and precision, giving the exact language in which the other mind clothed. its thought. And, from the point of view of a somewhat narrow theory of inspiration, it has been urged that all scriptural quotations should give the very words of the Scripture writer. Against making this bondage injurious and painful, two... read more
Which for whom , A.V. And serve me in this place . These words are not in Genesis 15:1-21 ., from which the preceding words are quoted. Instead of καὶ λατρεύσουσι μοί ἐν τῷ τόπῳ τούτῳ , the LXX , following the Hebrew, have μετὰ ἀποσκεύης πολλῆς , "with great substance." The words "serve me in this place," seem certainly to have been suggested by Exodus 3:12 , "Ye shall serve God upon this mountain;" but they give a perfectly correct account of what... read more
Then said the high priest - See the notes on Matthew 2:4. In this case the high priest seems to have presided in the council.Are these things so? - To wit, the charge alleged against him of blasphemy against Moses and the temple, Acts 6:13-14. read more
Men, brethren, and fathers - These were the usual titles by which the Sanhedrin was addressed. In all this Stephen was perfectly respectful, and showed that he was disposed to render due honor to the institutions of the nation.The God of glory - This is a Hebrew form of expression denoting “the glorious God.” It properly denotes His “majesty, or splendor, or magnificence”; and the word “glory” is often applied to the splendid appearances in which God has manifested Himself to people,... read more
And said unto him - How long this was said before he went is not recorded. Moses simply says that God had commanded him to go, Genesis 12:1.Thy kindred - Thy relatives, or family connections. It seems that “Terah” went with him as far as to Haran; but Abraham was apprised that he was to leave his family and to go almost alone.Into the land ... - The country was yet unknown. The place was to be shown him. This is presented in the New Testament as a strong instance of faith, Hebrews 11:8-9. It... read more
Land of the Chaldeans - From Ur of the Chaldees, Genesis 11:31.When his father was dead - This passage has given rise to no small difficulty in the interpretation. The difficulty is this: From Genesis 11:26, it would seem that Abraham was born when Terah was 70 years of age. “And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.” From Genesis 12:4, it seems that Abraham was 75 years of age when he departed from Haran to Canaan. The age of Terah was therefore but 145 years. Yet in... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 7:3
Thy land for thy country, A.V. read more