And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters. And after he became the father of TerahThe phrase "became the father of Terah" marks a significant point in the genealogical record of Genesis. The Hebrew root for "became the father" is "yalad," which means to bring forth or to bear. This verb is often used in genealogies to denote the continuation of a family line, emphasizing the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative. Terah is a pivotal figure as he is the father of Abram (later Abraham), who is central to God's covenantal promises. This highlights the divine orchestration in the unfolding of God's plan for humanity, as Terah's lineage leads directly to the patriarch of the Israelite nation. Nahor lived 119 years
The mention of Nahor living "119 years" reflects the longevity of life during the patriarchal period, a common theme in early Genesis. The Hebrew word for "lived" is "chayah," which implies not just existence but a life filled with purpose and activity. The specific number of years, 119, while not as long as some of his ancestors, still signifies a full life by ancient standards. This longevity underscores the continuity and stability of the family line, which is crucial for the fulfillment of God's promises through successive generations. and had other sons and daughters
The phrase "had other sons and daughters" indicates that Nahor's family was larger than just Terah. The Hebrew word for "sons" is "ben," and for "daughters" is "bat," both of which are frequently used in the Old Testament to denote offspring. This detail, though brief, suggests the expansion and growth of Nahor's family, which would have been seen as a blessing and a sign of God's favor. In the broader biblical context, the mention of additional children highlights the theme of fruitfulness and multiplication, which is a recurring motif from the creation narrative onward. It also serves to remind readers of the interconnectedness of families and tribes in the unfolding account of God's people. Persons / Places / Events 1. NahorNahor is a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. He is part of the genealogy leading to Abraham, making him an important figure in the lineage of the Israelites. 2. TerahTerah is the son of Nahor and the father of Abram (later Abraham), Nahor, and Haran. He plays a significant role as the patriarch who moves his family towards Canaan. 3. GenealogyThis verse is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 11, which traces the lineage from Shem to Abram. It highlights the continuity of God's plan through specific family lines. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyUnderstanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through history. Each name represents a link in the chain of God's promises. God's Sovereignty in HistoryThe genealogies remind us that God is in control of history, working through generations to accomplish His purposes. This should encourage us to trust in His plan for our lives. Legacy and InfluenceNahor's life, though briefly mentioned, had a lasting impact through his descendants. We should consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations and how we can influence them towards faithfulness to God. Faithfulness in the OrdinaryNahor's life, like many others in the genealogies, was lived in relative obscurity. Yet, his faithfulness in the ordinary aspects of life contributed to God's extraordinary plan. We are called to be faithful in our daily lives, trusting that God can use us in His greater purpose. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the genealogy from Shem to Abram in Genesis 11 help us understand the continuity of God's promises? 2. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty at work in the genealogies of the Bible, and how does this encourage us in our personal lives? 3. What lessons can we learn from Nahor's role in the biblical account about the impact of our lives on future generations? 4. How does the inclusion of Nahor in the genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3) demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises? 5. Reflect on a time when you saw God's faithfulness in the ordinary aspects of your life. How can this encourage you to trust Him more fully? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 12The continuation of Terah's account and the call of Abram, which marks a significant shift in the biblical account towards God's covenant with Abram. Luke 3:34-36The genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament, which includes Nahor, showing the fulfillment of God's promises through the lineage of Abraham. Hebrews 11:8-9The faith of Abraham, who is a descendant of Nahor, is highlighted as an example of obedience and trust in God's promises. People Abram, Arphaxad, Eber, Haran, Iscah, Lot, Milcah, Nahor, Peleg, Reu, Salah, Sarai, Serug, Shelah, Shem, TerahPlaces Babel, Canaan, Haran, Mesha, Shinar, UrTopics 119, Begetteth, Begetting, Begot, Begotten, Birth, Daughters, Hundred, Nahor, Nineteen, Sons, TerahDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 11:10-25 5726 old age, attainment Genesis 11:10-32 1655 hundreds and thousands
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FROM THE PREFACE TO THE "HOLY CITY." UPON a certain First-day, I being together with my brethren in our prison-chamber, they expected that, according to our custom, something should be spoken out of the word for our mutual edification; but at that time I felt myself--it being my turn to speak--so empty, spiritless, and barren, that I thought I should not have been able to speak among them so much as five words of truth, with life and evidence: but at last it so fell out that providentially I cast …
John Bunyan—The Riches of BunyanMeditations to Stir us up to Morning Prayer.
1. If, when thou art about to pray, Satan shall suggest that thy prayers are too long, and that therefore it were better either to omit prayers, or else to cut them shorter, meditate that prayer is thy spiritual sacrifice, wherewith God is well pleased (Heb. xiii. 15, 16;) and therefore it is so displeasing to the devil, and so irksome to the flesh. Bend therefore thy affections (will they, nill they) to so holy an exercise; assuring thyself, that it doth by so much the more please God, by how much …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety He Does Battle for the Faith; He Restores Peace among those who were at Variance; He Takes in Hand to Build a Stone Church.
57. (32). There was a certain clerk in Lismore whose life, as it is said, was good, but his faith not so. He was a man of some knowledge in his own eyes, and dared to say that in the Eucharist there is only a sacrament and not the fact[718] of the sacrament, that is, mere sanctification and not the truth of the Body. On this subject he was often addressed by Malachy in secret, but in vain; and finally he was called before a public assembly, the laity however being excluded, in order that if it were …
H. J. Lawlor—St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt
Syria: the part played by it in the ancient world--Babylon and the first Chaldaean empire--The dominion of the Hyksos: Ahmosis. Some countries seem destined from their origin to become the battle-fields of the contending nations which environ them. Into such regions, and to their cost, neighbouring peoples come from century to century to settle their quarrels and bring to an issue the questions of supremacy which disturb their little corner of the world. The nations around are eager for the possession …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 4 The Promise to the Patriarchs.
A great epoch is, in Genesis, ushered in with the history of the time of the Patriarchs. Luther says: "This is the third period in which Holy Scripture begins the history of the Church with a new family." In a befitting manner, the representation is opened in Gen. xii. 1-3 by an account of the first revelation of God, given to Abraham at Haran, in which the way is opened up for all that follows, and in which the dispensations of God are brought before us in a rapid survey. Abraham is to forsake …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament The Book of the First Generations of Man, and the Glory of the Cainites.
I. THE BOOK OF THE FIRST GENERATIONS OF MAN, AND THE GLORY OF THE CAINITES. A. THE BOOK OF THE FIRST GENERATIONS OF MAN. 1. The reasons why Moses records the generations of Adam 1. 2. Why he so particularly gives the years, and in the case of each patriarch adds "and he died" 1-2. 3. Why Enoch is placed in the records of the dead 3-4. * Was Enoch a sinner, and do sinners have hope of eternal life 4. * Of death. a. How we are to comfort ourselves against death 5. b. How reason views death, and how …
Martin Luther—Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Appendix xii. The Baptism of Proselytes
ONLY those who have made study of it can have any idea how large, and sometimes bewildering, is the literature on the subject of Jewish Proselytes and their Baptism. Our present remarks will be confined to the Baptism of Proselytes. 1. Generally, as regards proselytes (Gerim) we have to distinguish between the Ger ha-Shaar (proselyte of the gate) and Ger Toshabh (sojourner,' settled among Israel), and again the Ger hatstsedeq (proselyte of righteousness) and Ger habberith (proselyte of the covenant). …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Cain Murders his Brother; Called to Account.
IV. CAIN MURDERS HIS BROTHER; CALLED TO ACCOUNT. A. HOW CAIN MURDERED HIS BROTHER. 1. What moved Cain to commit murder 107. 2. Cain's hypocritical actions in concealing his anger that he might the more easily commit the murder 108-109. * Cain the picture of all hypocrites 110-129. * The attitude of hypocrites to their neighbors. Also, how we are to view the efforts of the pope and bishops in behalf of peace and unity 111-112. * Against what people we should most guard 112. 3. How Cain listened to …
Martin Luther—Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of the Eleventh
An unfinished commentary on the Bible, found among the author's papers after his death, in his own handwriting; and published in 1691, by Charles Doe, in a folio volume of the works of John Bunyan. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR Being in company with an enlightened society of Protestant dissenters of the Baptist denomination, I observed to a doctor of divinity, who was advancing towards his seventieth year, that my time had been delightfully engaged with John Bunyan's commentary on Genesis. "What," …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of …
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