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The promised seed was christ, and christians in him. Now, lord, says abram, if it be only an adopted son, it must be one. Genesis 17 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Complete and unabridged is still frequently used today. In the fourth days work, the creation of the sun, moon, and stars is accounted for. The creation of the woman, her marriage to the man, and the institution of the ordinance of marriage gen. Gods friendly thoughts concerning abraham, genesis 18. And all who are of faith are blessed with faithful. Genesis commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Genesis index previous next complete commentary on the whole bible, by matthew henry, 1706, at. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Start reading whole bible commentary nelsons concise series on your kindle in under a minute.
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His other works are available in the complete works of rev. And the seal of this part of the covenant was circumcision, genesis 17. An appearance from god, a change of name for abram. This is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on the bible, this one is on genesis, the first book of the bible. In this sense the apostle directs us to understand this promise, rom. Study genesis using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Genesis 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. That he should have a son by sarai, and, in token thereof, her name was changed, gen. We have an account in this chapter of another interview between god and abraham, probably within a few days after. Chapter 19 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway.
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God communicated to abraham his purpose to destroy sodom, and not only so, but entered into a free conference with him about it. Genesis 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a. That he should have a son by sarai, and, in token thereof, her name was changed, genesis 17. How he was brought in safety to his journeys end, and directed to his relations there, who bade him welcome v. Reviewed in the united states on february 17, 2016.
Study the bible online using commentary on genesis and more. Though joseph was not the true father of christ, yet christs pedigree was reckoned by him, because he had no other father as man, and joseph was his supposed father, being the husband of mary, his mother. Chapter 17 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Genesis 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st. From genesis to revelation, matthew henry successfully combines practical application, devotional insight, and.
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Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Matthew henry 16621714 was a presbyterian minister, whose practical and devotional 6volume matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible. The promises are spoken by god in the first person, and most of them directly to abraham two of them are to hagar. Having taken him, more closely than before, into covenant with himself genesis 17. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible matthew henry on. Genesis 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Genesis 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Here is the promise made to abraham of a son by sarai, in whom the promise made to him should be fulfilled. And god set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, genesis 1. That he should be the father of many nations genesis 17. Concise commentary on the whole bible by matthew henry bible hub.
Verses 1719 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Genesis chapter 18 verse by verse bible commentary. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. He is best known for the sixvolume biblical commentary exposition of the old and new testaments. Resources matthew henrys commentary genesis chapter 3 verses 1719 verses 1719 i. The stars are spoken of as they appear to our eyes, without telling their number, nature, place, size, or motions. Genesis 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. God had already told him that he would make of him a great nation genesis 12.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. If abraham had not brought them on their way, perhaps he would not have been thus favoured but he that loves to walk with wise men shall be wise, proverbs. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Blessed be god for that book which shows us our remedy, as this opens our wound. A free bible version and commentary on genesis chapters 111 in easyenglish.
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Circumcision was instated in genesis 17 as a sign of the covenant that god made with abraham, and of which jesus is the final fulfillment. This appointed genesis text is focused on promise, spoken regarding both abraham verses 1 7 and sarah verses 1516. Genesis 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. That god would be a god to him and his seed, and would give them the land of canaan, genesis 17.
Matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on the bible, this one is on genesis, the first book of the bible. Matthew henry s concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. This chapter gives us an account of gods providences concerning jacob, pursuant to the promises made to him in the foregoing chapter. Originally written in 1706, matthew henry s six volume complete commentary provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. How he was comfortably disposed of in marriage, genesis 29. A description of the garden of eden, and the placing of man in it under the obligations of a law and covenant gen.
He gives him livery and seisin of it, though it was a reversion. He is the father of those in every nation that by faith enter into covenant with god, and as the jewish writers express it are gathered under the wings of the divine majesty. Jacob begat joseph it is evident that joseph was properly the son of jacob, and only the soninlaw of eli. Here in chapter 17, the implementation of the covenant is referred to in verse 2. Book of genesis matthew henry bible commentary complete.
In the first chapter of genesis, god was called elohim, a god of power, but by chapter 2, after his sabbath day of. What a shock gods words must have been, and what a commentary on. Read genesis 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Genesis 2 commentary old testament matthew henry st.
The foundation of all religion being laid in our relation to god as our creator, it was fit that the book of divine revelations which was intended to be the guide, support, and rule, of religion in the world, should begin, as it does, with a plain. It is the name of god that is mostly used throughout the book of job, at least in the discourses of that book. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete share tweet save originally written in 1706, matthew henry s six volume complete commentary provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The woman, for her sin, is condemned to a state of sorrow, and of subjection. Genesis chapter 17 matthew henry concise commentary on. Genesis 29 this chapter gives us an account of gods providences concerning jacob, pursuant to the promises made to him in the foregoing chapter. And i will make my covenant between me and you, and will.
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