Genesis 26:12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 26:12

received. Hebrew found. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Species). Compare Genesis 6:8 . Romans 4:1 . read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 26:12-17

ISAAC TURNS TO AGRICULTURE"And Isaac sowed in that land, and found in the same year a hundred fold: and Jehovah blessed him. And the man waxed great, and grew more and more until he became very great: And he had possessions of flocks, and possessions of herds, and a great household: and the Philistines envied him. Now all the wells which his father's servants had digged in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped, and filled with earth. And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 26:12

Genesis 26:12. Then Isaac sowed, &c.— Continuing a long time in the land, Gen 26:8 he applied himself to husbandry, for his own and his family's support; and that God, whose blessing maketh rich the hand of the diligent, crowned his labours with very great increase, in proof of his regard to his promise, and to shew Isaac that he lost nothing by not going into AEgypt. The expression of an hundred fold is indefinite, and expresses a very great increase. Indeed God's benediction was not... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 26:12

12. Then Isaac sowed in that land—During his sojourn in that district he farmed a piece of land, which, by the blessing of God on his skill and industry, was very productive (Isaiah 65:13; Psalms 37:19); and by his plentiful returns he increased so rapidly in wealth and influence that the Philistines, afraid or envious of his prosperity, obliged him to leave the place (Proverbs 27:4; Ecclesiastes 4:4). This may receive illustration from the fact that many Syrian shepherds at this day settle for... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 26:12-17

This section of verses shows God’s faithfulness in blessing Isaac as He had promised (cf. Genesis 26:3; Genesis 24:1; Genesis 25:11). Isaac enjoyed a bountiful harvest (Genesis 26:12). Abimelech testified to Isaac’s power (Genesis 26:16), which was another testimony to God’s faithfulness. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 26:12-33

4. Isaac’s wells 26:12-33 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35

Isaac at GerarMany of the notes on Genesis 20, 21 are applicable to this chapter It is thought probable that the present narrative is in the main a repetition from another source of events already recorded.2. Go not down into Egypt] to get food as Abraham did. The covenant blessing is renewed and the possession of Canaan assured to Isaac. He is encouraged to stay in Canaan in dependence on God. 7. My sister] The expression might mean cousins.12. An hundredfold] Though very large, such a crop is... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 26:1-35

THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29). THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.Abraham begat Isaac—The Tôldôth in its original form gave probably a complete genealogy of Isaac, tracing up his descent to Shem, and showing thereby that the right of primogeniture belonged to him; but the inspired historian uses only so much of this as is necessary for tracing the development of the Divine plan of human redemption.The Syrian.—Really, the Aramean, or descendant of Aram. (See Genesis 10:22-23.) The... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 26:12

(12) Isaac sowed in that land.—When Abraham planted a tamarisk-tree at Beer-sheba (Genesis 21:33) it showed that he regarded the place as a permanent residence, which it was worth his while to adorn, and to provide for its increasing pleasantness. Isaac and Jacob took a still further step in advance towards a settled life when they began to cultivate plots of ground. At first, however, Isaac did no more than the Bedaween do at present; for they often sow a piece of land, wait till the crop is... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 26:1-35

Isaac the Peacemaker Genesis 26:12-25 Isaac gave up his wells rather than quarrel over them. A similar historical instance of peace-loving is given by Knox in his History of the Reformation. George Wishart, the martyr, a man, 'lowly, lovely, glad to teach, desirous to learn,' went by request to the church of Mauchline to preach there. But the Sheriff of Ayrshire, fearing the destruction of the ornaments of the church, got a number of the local gentlemen to garrison it against the preacher.... read more

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