Genesis 12:1-7

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 12:6

(6) The place of Sichern.—Heb., Shechem. This word signifies “shoulder,” and was the name of the ridge uniting Mounts Ebal and Gerizim, the summits of which are about two miles apart. As the name is thus taken from the natural conformation of the ground, it may be very ancient. The modern name of the place is Nablous, a contraction of Flavia Neapolis, a title given it in honour of Vespasian. Mr. Conder ( Tent Work in Palestine, 1:61) describes the valley as an oasis of remarkable beauty and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 12:7

(7) The Lord appeared unto Abram.—This is the first time that any appearance of the Deity is men tioned. Always previously the communications between God and man had been direct, without the intervention of any visible medium. Thus, God commanded Adam (Genesis 2:16); Adam and Eve heard His voice (Genesis 3:8), and He called them (Genesis 3:9); He said unto Cain (Genesis 4:6-9); unto Noah (Genesis 6:13; Genesis 7:1), and spake unto him (Genesis 8:15; Genesis 9:8): but henceforward we read... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 12:1-20

Genesis 12:1 Abraham was the father of the faithful, and we have here the first recorded test to which his faith was put. The first and one of the greatest. I. The Substance of God's Call to Abraham. 1. He was called from rest to pilgrimage. From his country and kindred and father's house, to undertake lifelong journeying. He was at an age at which he would fain rest. His wanderings seemed to be begun at the wrong end of his life. But it was then God said, 'Get thee out'. It is as life... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 12:1-5

32THE CALL OF ABRAHAMGenesis 11:27-32; Genesis 12:1-5WITH Abraham there opens a new chapter in the history of the race; a chapter of the profoundest significance. The consequences of Abraham’s movements and beliefs have been limitless and enduring. All succeeding time has been influenced by him. And yet there is in his life a remarkable simplicity, and an entire absence of such events as impress contemporaries. Among all the forgotten millions of his own time he stands alone a recognisable and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 12:6-20

ABRAM IN EGYPTGenesis 12:6-20ABRAM still journeying southward, and not as yet knowing where his shifting camp was finally to be pitched, came at last to what may be called the heart of Palestine, the rich district of Shechem. Here stood the oak of Moreh, a well; known landmark and favourite meeting-place. In after years every meadow in this plain was owned and occupied, every vineyard on the slopes of Ebal fenced off, every square yard specified in some title-deed. But as yet the country seems... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 12:1-20

CHAPTER 12 The First Events in Abram’s Life 1. The call and the promise (Genesis 12:1-3 ) 2. Abram’s obedience (Genesis 12:4-6 ) 3. The second communication of Jehovah (Genesis 12:7-9 ) 4. Abram in Egypt and first denial of Sarai (Genesis 12:10-20 ) We come now to a new beginning, the Abrahamic covenant. It marks the beginning of that wonderful race, the seed of Abraham, the people of Israel. Abraham’s name is mentioned 74 times in the New Testament. How closely his history is... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 12:1

12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, {a} Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto {b} a land that I will shew thee:(a) From the flood to this time were four hundred and twenty-three years.(b) In appointing him no certain place, he proves so much more his faith and obedience. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 12:2

12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be {c} a blessing:(c) The world shall recover by your seed, which is Christ, the blessing which they lost in Adam. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 12:5

12:5 And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the {d} souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.(d) Meaning servants as well as cattle. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 12:6

12:6 And Abram {e} passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the {f} Canaanite [was] then in the land.(e) He wandered to and fro in the land before he could find a settling place: thus God exercises the faith of his children.(f) Which was a cruel and rebellious nation, by whom God kept his in continual exercise. read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 12:6

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 12:7

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 12:1-20

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 12:1-5

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 12:6-20

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 12:1-20

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 12:1

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 12:2

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 12:5

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 12:6

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