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Genesis 25:5

Genesis 25:5
And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac. By his last will and testament; not all out of his own hand, while he lived, at least he reserved somewhat for himself, and for gifts to his other…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 25:1-11

- The Death of Abraham 1. קטוּרה qeṭûrâh, “Qeturah, incense.” 2. זמרן zı̂mrān, “Zimran, celebrated in song.” יקשׁן yāqshān, “Joqshan, fowler.” מדן medān, “Medan, judge.” מדין mı̂dyān, “Midian,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Gave all that he had unto Isaac - His principal flocks, and especially his right to the land of Canaan, including a confirmation to him and his posterity of whatever was contained in the promises of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 25:1-10

Abraham lived, after the marriage of Isaac, thirty-five years, and all that is recorded concerning him during the time lies here in a very few verses. We hear no more of God's extraordinary…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And Abraham … Isaac See Gen 24:36. This disposition of his property seems to have been made some time before his death; and was intended to prevent disputes amongst the members of his family.