Genesis 26:1-16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:12

Verse 12 12.Then Isaac sowed. Here Moses proceeds to relate in what manner Isaac reaped the manifest fruit of the blessing promised to him by God; for he says, that when he had sowed, the increase was a hundredfold: which was an extraordinary fertility, even in that land. He also adds, that he was rich in cattle, and had a very great household. Moreover, he ascribes the praise of all these things to the blessing of God; as it is also declared in the psalm, that the Lord abundantly supplies what... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:14

Verse 14 14.And the Philistines envied him. We are taught by this history that the blessings of God which pertain to the present earthly life are never pure and perfect, but are mixed with some troubles, lest quiet and indulgence should render us negligent. Wherefore, let us all learn not too ardently to desire great wealth. If the rich are harassed by any cause of disquietude, let them know that they are roused by the Lord, lest they should fall fast asleep in the midst of their pleasures; and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:16

Verse 16 16.And Abimelech said unto Isaac. It is uncertain whether the king of Gerar expelled Isaac of his own accord from his kingdom, or whether he commanded him to settle elsewhere, because he perceived him to be envied by the people. He possibly might, in this manner, advise him as a friend; although it is more probable that his mind had become alienated from Isaac; for at the close of the chapter Moses relates, that the holy man complains strongly of the king as well as of others. But... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 26:1

And there was a famine in the land (of Canaan), beside the first ( i . e . first recorded) famine that was in the days of Abraham —at least a century previous ( vide Genesis 12:10 ). And Isaac —who, since his father's death, had been residing at Hagar's well in the wilderness of Beersheba ( Genesis 25:11 )— went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar (cf. Genesis 20:1 , Genesis 20:2 ; Genesis 21:22 ). Seventy or eighty years having elapsed since... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 26:1-6

A good man's perplexity. I. THE CONTEMPLATED JOURNEY . 1. Its projected destinations . Egypt. Renowned for fertility, the land of the Pharaohs was yet no proper resort for the son of Abraham, the heir of Canaan, and the friend of God. It was outside the land of promise; it had been to Abraham a scene of peril, and it was not a place to which he was directed to turn. Considerations such as these should have operated to deter Isaac from even entertaining the idea of a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 26:1-35

Line upon line, in God's teaching. Isaac, like his father, has his time of sojourn among the Philistines. The events of his intercourse with the Abimelech of his day resemble those of the former patriarch, though there are differences which show that the recurrence is historical . I. GOD REPEATS HIS LESSONS that they may make the deeper impression. The intention of the record is to preserve a certain line of Divine guidance . Isaac trod in the footsteps of Abraham. We have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 26:2

And the Lord (Jehovah, i . e . the God of the covenant and of the promise) appeared unto him,—only two Divine manifestations are mentioned as having been granted to the patriarch. Either the peaceful tenor of Isaac's life rendered more theophanies in his case unnecessary; or, if others were enjoyed by him, the brief space allotted by the historian to the record of his life may account for their omission from the narrative. Though commonly understood as having occurred in Gerar (Keil,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 26:3

Sojourn in this land ,—viz; Philistia (Murphy, Alford), though otherwise regarded as Canaan (Lange, Keil, Calvin)— and I will be with thee, and will bless thee. Of this comprehensive promise, the first part was enjoyed by, while the second was distinctly stated to, Abraham (of. Genesis 12:2 ). God's presence with Isaac of higher significance than his presence with Ishmael ( Genesis 21:20 ). For unto thee, and unto thy seed, will I give all these — הָאֶל , an archaism for הָאֵלֶּה ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 26:4

And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven ( vide Genesis 15:1-6 ), and will give unto thy seed all these countries (i.e. the territories occupied by the Canaanitish tribes); and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed (cf. Genesis 12:3 ; Genesis 22:18 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 26:5

Because that Abraham obeyed (literally, hearkened to ) my voice (a general description of the patriarch's obedience, which the next clause further particularizes), and kept my charge , custodierit custodiam (Calvin); observed my observances (Kalisch); the charge being that which is intended to be kept— my commandments ,— i . e . particular injunctions, specific enactments, express or occasional orders (cf. 2 Chronicles 35:16 )— my statutes ,—or permanent ordinances,... read more

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