This is the account of Abraham's son Isaac. Abraham became the father of Isaac, This is the accountThe phrase "This is the account" serves as a toledot, a Hebrew term meaning "generations" or "descendants." It is a structural marker in Genesis, dividing the narrative into sections and indicating a new focus. Here, it transitions from the account of Abraham to that of Isaac, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant promises through generations. This phrase invites readers to reflect on the unfolding of God's plan through specific family lines, underscoring the importance of lineage in biblical history. of Abraham’s son Isaac
The mention of "Abraham’s son Isaac" highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. Isaac, whose name means "laughter" in Hebrew, was the child of promise, born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age. This phrase not only identifies Isaac's lineage but also reinforces the miraculous nature of his birth, a testament to God's faithfulness and power. Isaac's role as the heir of Abraham's covenant is central to the narrative, as he carries forward the divine promises given to his father. Abraham became the father of Isaac
This statement reaffirms the patriarchal lineage, emphasizing Abraham's role as the progenitor of the covenant line. The Hebrew verb used here for "became the father" is "yalad," which conveys the idea of begetting or bringing forth. This phrase underscores the divine intervention in Isaac's birth, as Abraham and Sarah were beyond natural childbearing years. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the miraculous nature of His promises, encouraging believers to trust in His timing and provision. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, chosen by God to be the father of many nations. His faith and obedience are central themes in the biblical account. 2. IsaacThe son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is a key figure in the lineage of the Israelites. His life represents the continuation of God's covenant with Abraham. 3. The CovenantThe divine promise made by God to Abraham, which is passed down to Isaac. This covenant includes the promise of land, descendants, and blessings. Teaching Points The Importance of Lineage in God's PlanGod's promises often unfold through generations, emphasizing the importance of family and heritage in His divine plan. Faithfulness Across GenerationsJust as Abraham was faithful, Isaac's life reminds us of the importance of maintaining faithfulness to God's promises across generations. God's Sovereignty in Choosing His PeopleThe selection of Isaac over Ishmael illustrates God's sovereign will in choosing those through whom He will fulfill His purposes. The Continuation of God's CovenantThe account of Isaac underscores the continuity of God's covenant, encouraging believers to trust in God's unchanging promises. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the account of Isaac's birth and life demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham? 2. In what ways does the account of Isaac encourage us to trust in God's timing and sovereignty? 3. How can we apply the concept of generational faithfulness in our own families and communities today? 4. What does the choice of Isaac over Ishmael teach us about God's purposes and plans? 5. How can we ensure that we are part of God's ongoing covenant through faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in the New Testament? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 17This chapter details God's covenant with Abraham, promising him numerous descendants and the land of Canaan. Isaac is the child through whom this covenant will continue. Hebrews 11This chapter highlights the faith of Abraham and Isaac, emphasizing their roles in God's plan and the fulfillment of His promises. Romans 9Paul discusses the lineage of Abraham, focusing on God's sovereign choice in continuing His promise through Isaac, not Ishmael. People Abraham, Abida, Abidah, Adbeel, Aram, Asshurim, Asshurites, Bethuel, Dedan, Dumah, Eldaah, Enoch, Ephah, Epher, Ephron, Esau, Hadad, Hadar, Hagar, Hanoch, Havilah, Heth, Hittites, Isaac, Ishbak, Ishmael, Jacob, Jetur, Jokshan, Kedar, Kedemah, Keturah, Laban, Letushim, Letushites, Leummim, Leummites, Mamre, Massa, Medan, Mibsam, Mishma, Naphish, Nebaioth, Nebajoth, Rebekah, Sarah, Shuah, Tema, Zimran, Zoar, ZoharPlaces Assyria, Beer-lahai-roi, Egypt, Machpelah, Mamre, Paddan-aram, Shur DesertTopics Abraham's, Begat, Begot, Begotten, Births, Descendants, Generations, History, Isaac, RecordsDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 25:18 5661 brothers Genesis 25:12-18 5078 Abraham, significance Library Pottage Versus Birthright
Esau despised his birthright'--GENESIS xxv. 34. Broad lessons unmistakable, but points strange and difficult to throw oneself back to so different a set of ideas. So I. Deal with the narrative. Not to tell it over again, but bring out the following points:-- (a) Birthright.--What? None of them any notion of sacred, spiritual aspect of it. To all, merely material advantages: headship of the clan. All the loftier aspects gone from Isaac, who thought he could give it for venison, from Esau, and from …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureThe Death of Abraham
'Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.'--GENESIS xxv. 8. 'Full of years' does not seem to me to be a mere synonym for longevity. That would be an intolerable tautology, for we should then have the same thing said three times over--'an old man,' 'in a good old age,' 'full of years.' There must be some other idea than that in the words. If you notice that the expression is by no means a usual one, that it is only …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Jacob and Esau
(Second Sunday in Lent.) GENESIS xxv. 29-34. And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint: And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom. And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob. Then …
Charles Kingsley—The Gospel of the Pentateuch Jesus Heals Multitudes Beside the Sea of Galilee.
^A Matt. XII. 15-21; ^B Mark III. 7-12. ^a 15 And Jesus perceiving it withdrew ^b with his disciples ^a from thence: ^b to the sea [This was the first withdrawal of Jesus for the avowed purpose of self-preservation. After this we find Jesus constantly retiring to avoid the plots of his enemies. The Sea of Galilee, with its boats and its shores touching different jurisdictions, formed a convenient and fairly safe retreat]: ^a and many followed him; ^b and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Every Believer's Birthright.
On every hand a lack of something is being felt and expressed by God's people. Their Christian experience is not what they expected it would be. Instead of expected victory, it is oft-recurring, dreaded defeat; instead of soul satisfaction, it is soul hunger; instead of deep, abiding heart rest, it is disquiet and discontent; instead of advancing, it is losing ground. Is this all Christ meant when He said, "Come unto Me"? Is this life of constant disappointment the normal life of the Bible Christian? …
John MacNeil—The Spirit-Filled Life Second Great Group of Parables.
(Probably in Peræa.) Subdivision D. Parable of the Lost Son. ^C Luke XV. 11-32. ^c 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons [These two sons represent the professedly religious (the elder) and the openly irreligious (the younger). They have special reference to the two parties found in the first two verses of this chapter --the Pharisees, the publicans and sinners]: 12 and the younger of them [the more childish and easily deceived] said to his father, Father, give me the portion of thy substance …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Conflict.
"Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the Cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against themselves, that ye …
Thomas Charles Edwards—The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews John the Baptist's Person and Preaching.
(in the Wilderness of Judæa, and on the Banks of the Jordan, Occupying Several Months, Probably a.d. 25 or 26.) ^A Matt. III. 1-12; ^B Mark I. 1-8; ^C Luke III. 1-18. ^b 1 The beginning of the gospel [John begins his Gospel from eternity, where the Word is found coexistent with God. Matthew begins with Jesus, the humanly generated son of Abraham and David, born in the days of Herod the king. Luke begins with the birth of John the Baptist, the Messiah's herald; and Mark begins with the ministry …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel But if Moreover any not Having Charity, which Pertaineth to the Unity of Spirit...
23. But if moreover any not having charity, which pertaineth to the unity of spirit and the bond of peace whereby the Catholic Church is gathered and knit together, being involved in any schism, doth, that he may not deny Christ, suffer tribulations, straits, hunger, nakedness, persecution, perils, prisons, bonds, torments, swords, or flames, or wild beasts, or the very cross, through fear of hell and everlasting fire; in nowise is all this to be blamed, nay rather this also is a patience meet to …
St. Augustine—On Patience Of the Effects of those Prerogatives.
From these prerogatives there will arise to the elect in heaven, five notable effects:-- 1. They shall know God with a perfect knowledge (1 Cor. i. 10), so far as creatures can possibly comprehend the Creator. For there we shall see the Word, the Creator; and in the Word, all creatures that by the Word were created; so that we shall not need to learn (of the things which were made) the knowledge of him by whom all things were made. The most excellent creatures in this life, are but as a dark veil …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety Travelling in Palestine --Roads, Inns, Hospitality, Custom-House Officers, Taxation, Publicans
It was the very busiest road in Palestine, on which the publican Levi Matthew sat at the receipt of "custom," when our Lord called him to the fellowship of the Gospel, and he then made that great feast to which he invited his fellow-publicans, that they also might see and hear Him in Whom he had found life and peace (Luke 5:29). For, it was the only truly international road of all those which passed through Palestine; indeed, it formed one of the great highways of the world's commerce. At the time …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life 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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