Then abraham fell on his face, and laughed it was a laughter of delight, not of distrust. That these made war with bera king of sodom, and with birsha king of gomorrah, shinab king of admah, and shemeber king of zeboiim, and the king of bela, which is zoar. We dont know where abraham got the impression that god would do so verse 23 because the bible doesnt tell us that. In gen 18, the divine guests are graciously welcomed. And i will make my covenant between me and you, and will. There is a clearly defined outline of the obligations of this covenant described in chapter 17. Genesis chapter 18 verse by verse bible commentary.
His request for the preservation and prosperity of ishmael, genesis 17. It is divisible into two parts, the primeval history chapters 111 and the ancestral history chapters 1250. Genesis 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Here, there began to appear some of the duties and obligations incumbent upon israel and deriving from the covenant. Study genesis 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Abrahams joy at the prospect of the performance of a matter which, in the course of nature, was impossible, genesis 17. Genesis 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Genesis 17 in this third appearance of god to abraham the covenant is signed between god and man. However, if you study the timelines in the bible, noah was alive about 75 years after the birth of abraham and his son shem about 208. A great many people feel that the seventeenth chapter is the most outstanding chapter of the book of genesis. In gen 18, an obedient, covenant making household is blessed, in gen 19 a degraded, vile community is destroyed. Genesis 17 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Genesis chapter 16 and 17 receive bible study notes by.
Chapter 4 continues the dark story by telling of the murder of abel by his brother cain. Daily bible study questions for genesis chapter 18 day one. Exegetical lessons 1100 on genesis when i exegete a book, i tend to get very bogged down in the details and so, i decided to develop a series of a few short lessons on various chapters of the bible, where i attempt. I have heard that lillith was actually the first woman, before eve. And the seal of this part of the covenant was circumcision, genesis 17. Now when abram was ninetynine years old, the lord appeared to abram and said to him, i am god almighty. The holy bible book 01 genesis kjv dramatized audio. Genesis 16 50 word biblical commentary, 2, dallas, word books, 1994, p. Book of genesis chapter 1 7 commentary by pastor ron beckham. Chapters 1 17 new international commentary on the old testament. Verse 17 17 then abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old.
It was not a pleasing laughter of faith, like abrahams genesis 17. Where do millions of years fit into genesis chronologically. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Circumcise by cutting off the foreskin of the penis.
Sarah thinks this too good news to be true, and therefore cannot as yet find in her heart to believe it. It is another one of the peak experiences in abrahams life. And abraham said unto god being told he should have a son by sarah, that should be his heir, he is concerned for ishmael what would become of him. Genesis with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. That he should have a son by sarai, and, in token thereof, her name was changed, genesis 17. But the good news is that genesis is the easiest needle to find in this giant haystack because its the very first book of the whole thing. Now, in the very next verse, the narrator notes that abram is.
He lets abram know that ishmael is not the one he promised to him. The book of genesis, the first book of the hebrew bible and the old testament, is an account of. Here god makes a covenant with abram and confirms his promise to him about a son. It happens thirteen years after the previous chapter. Verse 4 chapter 16 verse 6 chapter 18 printer friendly version. In verse 6 of genesis 15, the bible tells us that abraham believed god regarding his promise. This is the holy book of genesis, known as the first book of moses called genesis. The covenant in chapter 17 expands on that promise that god made much earlier. How did adam name all the animals in one 24hour day.
Genesis 17 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 17. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. And the lord god said, it is not good that the man should be alone. In gen 18 a man of faith shines as an example to us, while in gen 19 a man of the world falls as a warning to all who will listen. The context the context for this story begins with genesis 3, which introduces sin by telling of the fall. In fact, in chapter 17, we get to the part where abram. Genesis 17 niv the covenant of circumcision when bible. I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according. You will honor my covenant, you and your descendants, generation after generation. Genesis chapter 17 verse by verse bible commentary. I shall make you into nations, and your issue will be kings 7 and i shall maintain my covenant between myself and you, and your descendants after. Sarais name changed to sarah, and a particular promise made to her, genesis 17. The next two chapters fall under the title of working on gods timing. An appearance from god, a change of name for abram.
Genesis 17, new international version niv the bible app. This is the covenant that you are to honor, the covenant that pulls in all your descendants. The book of genesis, the first book of the hebrew bible and the old testament, is an account of the creation of the world and the origins of the jewish people. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Genesis 2 thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. Since the time abraham left his fathers house at age 75, to the time of this covenant promise in genesis chapter 17 when abraham is the age of 99, abraham believed god. In one sense this chapter is the key to the book of genesis, and it may be a key to the. And the lord said, because the cry of sodom and gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous. The ancestral history chapters 1250 tells of the prehistory of israel, gods. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. According to an old tradition, not only genesis also called the first book of moses, but the whole pentateuch from greek pente five and teuchos container for scrolls were written by moses. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them. Home commentaries john gills exposition of the entire bible genesis chapter 17 verse 5.
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