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Genesis 26:6

Genesis 26:6
And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Isaac dwelt in Gerar. Continued there; in this he was obedient to the command and will of God.

And Isaac dwelt in Gerar. Continued there; in this he was obedient to the command and will of God.…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 26:1-35

- The Events of Isaac’s Life 5. משׁמרת mı̂shmeret, “charge, ordinance.” מציה mı̂tsvâh, “command,” special order. חק choq, “decree, statute,” engraven on stone or metal. תירה tôrâh, “law,” doctrine,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 26:6-11

Isaac had now laid aside all thoughts of going to Egypt, and, in obedience to the heavenly vision, sets up his staff in Gerar, the country in which he was born (Gen 26:6), yet there he enters into…

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