When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. When Arphaxad was 35 years oldThe name "Arphaxad" is derived from the Hebrew root "אַרְפַּכְשַׁד" (Arpakhshad). Arphaxad is a significant figure in the genealogical line from Noah to Abraham, representing the continuation of God's promise to preserve humanity and bring forth a chosen people. The age of 35, while not particularly symbolic in itself, indicates the early maturity and readiness for fatherhood in the post-flood world. This reflects the longevity and vitality of the antediluvian and early postdiluvian patriarchs, emphasizing God's blessing on the generations following the flood. he became the father of Shelah
The phrase "became the father of" is translated from the Hebrew "יָלַד" (yalad), which means to beget or bring forth. This term is used throughout Genesis to denote the continuation of a family line, underscoring the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. The name "Shelah" (שֶׁלַח) is significant as it represents a link in the genealogy leading to Abraham, through whom all nations would be blessed. The genealogical records in Genesis serve not only as historical accounts but also as theological affirmations of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. The birth of Shelah signifies the ongoing fulfillment of God's plan for humanity, as each generation plays a role in the unfolding of divine history. Persons / Places / Events 1. ArphaxadA descendant of Noah, specifically the son of Shem. He is part of the genealogical line leading to Abraham, which is significant in the biblical account as it traces the lineage of the Israelites and ultimately Jesus Christ. 2. ShelahThe son of Arphaxad. His mention in the genealogy highlights the continuation of the line from Shem, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises through generations. 3. GenealogyThis event is part of the genealogical record in Genesis, which serves to connect the post-flood world to the patriarchs, particularly Abraham, and to demonstrate God's ongoing plan for humanity. Teaching Points The Importance of Genealogy in ScriptureGenealogies in the Bible are not mere historical records; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through specific family lines. God's Sovereignty in HistoryThe continuation of the line from Shem to Abraham shows God's sovereign hand in guiding history according to His divine plan. Faithfulness Across GenerationsThe mention of Arphaxad and Shelah reminds us of the importance of faithfulness in our own families, encouraging us to pass down our faith to future generations. The Connection to ChristUnderstanding the genealogical line leading to Jesus helps us appreciate the continuity of God's salvation plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Trust in God's TimingThe genealogies remind us that God's promises may take time to unfold, but they are always fulfilled in His perfect timing. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the genealogy from Shem to Abraham demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our faith is passed down to future generations, as seen in the lineage of Arphaxad and Shelah? 3. How does the inclusion of Arphaxad and Shelah in the genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3) enhance our understanding of God's redemptive plan? 4. What can we learn about God's sovereignty and timing from the genealogical records in Genesis? 5. How do the genealogies in Genesis encourage us to trust in God's long-term plans for our lives and the world? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 10:22-24Provides additional context for Arphaxad's place in the genealogy of Shem, showing the broader family line and God's blessing on Shem's descendants. Luke 3:35-36This New Testament genealogy of Jesus includes Arphaxad and Shelah, connecting the Old Testament lineage to the birth of Christ, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Hebrews 11:8-12While not directly mentioning Arphaxad or Shelah, this passage highlights the faith of Abraham, a descendant of Arphaxad, and underscores the importance of faith in God's promises through generations. People Abram, Arphaxad, Eber, Haran, Iscah, Lot, Milcah, Nahor, Peleg, Reu, Salah, Sarai, Serug, Shelah, Shem, TerahPlaces Babel, Canaan, Haran, Mesha, Shinar, UrTopics 35, Arpach'shad, Arphaxad, Begat, Begetteth, Begot, Salah, Shelah, Thirty, Thirty-fiveDictionary 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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