Genesis 21:14 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 21:14-21

Here is, I. The casting out of the bond-woman, and her son from the family of Abraham, Gen. 21:14. Abraham's obedience to the divine command in this matter was speedy?early in the morning, we may suppose immediately after he had, in the night's visions, received orders to do this. It was also submissive; it was contrary to his judgment, at least to his own inclination, to do it; yet as soon as he perceives that it is the mind of God he makes no objections, but silently does as he is bidden, as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 21:14

And Abraham rose up early in the morning ,.... It was in the night the Lord spoke to him, and bid him hearken to the voice of Sarah; and, as soon as it was morning, he arose, and was not disobedient to the heavenly vision; for, though the thing he was directed to was disagreeable to flesh and blood, and contrary to his natural affection, yet, it being the will of God, he readily complied with it: and took bread and a bottle of water ; a loaf of bread very probably, and a leathern or... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 21:14

Took bread, and a bottle - By the word bread we are to understand the food or provisions which were necessary for her and Ishmael, till they should come to the place of their destination; which, no doubt, Abraham particularly pointed out. The bottle, which was made of skin, ordinarily a goat's skin, contained water sufficient to last them till they should come to the next well; which, it is likely, Abraham particularly specified also. This well, it appears, Hagar missed, and therefore... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 21:14

Verse 14 14.And Abraham rose up early. How painful was the wound, which the ejection of his firstborn son inflicted upon the mind of the holy man, we may gather from the double consolation with which God mitigated his grief: He sends his son into banishments just as if he were tearing out his own bowels. But being accustomed to obey God, he brings into subjection the paternal love, which he is not able wholly to cast aside. This is the true test of faith and piety, when the faithful are so far... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 21:9-14

The expulsion of Ishmael. I. THE CAUSE . 1. The persecution of Isaac . "Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian mocking." That this was no mere sportive pleasantry may be inferred from the deep feeling it aroused in Sarah, the summary chastisement it brought on Ishmael, and the' severe language in which it is characterized by Paul. The emphasis laid by Sarah on the heirship suggests the probability that Ishmael's offence partook of the nature of wicked, irritating laughter at the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:14

And Abraham rose up early in the morning ,—hastening to put in force the Divine instructions (cf. Genesis 19:27 ; Genesis 22:8 , Abraham; Genesis 20:8 , Abimelech; Genesis 28:18 , Jacob)— and took bread, and a bottle of water, —the bottle, from a root signifying to enclose (Furst); ἀσκόν ( LXX .), was composed of skin, the material of which the earliest carrying vessels were constructed (cf. Joshua 9:4 , Joshua 9:13 ; 4:19 ; 1 Samuel 16:20 ; Matthew 9:17 ). "The... read more

Albert Barnes

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 21:14

Genesis 21:14. Abraham rose up early in the morning Immediately, it seems, after he had received orders in the night visions to do this: and took bread and a bottle of water All necessary provision seems to be here included, of which it is probable they had sufficient to have served them till they had come to Hagar’s friends in Egypt, if they had not lost their way. Ishmael, it is thought, was more than sixteen years of age at this time, yet the provisions were put upon Hagar’s shoulders,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 21:1-21

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 21:14-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 21:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 21:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 21:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:8-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:9-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 21:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 21:1-34

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 21:14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 21:1-21

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