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1261 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 11.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have a brief account, I. Of the posterity of Japheth, Genesis 10:2-10:5. II. The posterity of Ham ( Genesis 10:6-10:20 ), and in this particular notice is …
1262 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 12.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter, I. The dispersion of the sons of men at Babel ( Genesis 11:1-11:9 ), where we have, 1. Their presumptuous provoking design, which was to build a city and …
1263 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 13.1 (Matthew Henry)
… ; here the Holy Ghost enters upon his story, and henceforward Abram and his seed are almost the only subject of the sacred history. In this chapter we have …
1264 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have a further account concerning Abram. I. In general, of his condition and behaviour in the land of promise, which was now the land of his pilgrimage …
1265 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 18.1 (Matthew Henry)
This chapter contains articles of agreement covenanted and concluded upon between the great Jehovah, the Father of mercies, on the one part, and pious Abram …
1266 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 26.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter, I. Takes his leave of Abraham, with an account, 1. Of his children by another wife, Genesis 25:1-25:4. 2. Of his last will and testament, Genesis 25:5, 25:6 …
1267 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 27.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have, I. Isaac in adversity, by reason of a famine in the land, which, 1. Obliges him to change his quarters, Genesis 26:1. But, 2. God visits him with direction …
1268 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 28.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we return to the typical story of the struggle between Esau and Jacob. Esau had profanely sold the birthright to Jacob; but Esau hopes he shall …
1269 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 34.1 (Matthew Henry)
… former chapter, how Jacob had power with God, and prevailed; here we find what power he had with men too, and how his brother Esau was mollified, and, on a sudden …
1270 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 35.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have, I. Dinah debauched, Genesis 34:1-34:5. II. A treaty of marriage between her and Shechem who had defiled her, Genesis 34:6-34:19. III. The circumcision …
1271 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 36.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have three communions and three funerals. I. Three communions between God and Jacob. 1. God ordered Jacob to Beth-el; and, in obedience to that …
1272 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 37.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have an account of the posterity of Esau, who, from him, were called Edomites, that Esau who sold his birthright, and lost his blessing, and was …
1273 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter begins the story of Joseph, who, in every subsequent chapter but one to the end of this book, makes the greatest figure. He was Jacob’s eldest son …
1274 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 41.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter things are working, though slowly, towards Joseph’s advancement. I. Two of Pharaoh’s servants are committed to prison, and there to Joseph’s …
1275 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 53.1 (Matthew Henry)
This chapter begins the story of Moses, that man of renown, famed for his intimate acquaintance with Heaven and his eminent usefulness on earth, and the most …
1276 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 54.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have God’s first appearance to him in the bush and the conference between God and Moses in that vision. Here is, I. The discovery God was pleased …
1277 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 55.1 (Matthew Henry)
This chapter, I. Continues and concludes God’s discourse with Moses at the bush concerning this great affair of bringing Israel out of Egypt. 1. Moses objects …
1278 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 58.11 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter, I. That of the frogs, which is, 1. Threatened, Exodus 8:1-8:4. 2. Inflicted, Exodus 8:5, 8:6. 3. Mimicked by the magicians, Exodus 8:7. 4. Removed, at the humble request …
1279 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 60.16 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter. I. Concerning the plague of locusts, 1. God instructs Moses in the meaning of these amazing dispensations of his providence, Exodus 10:1, 10:2. 2. He …
1280 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 64.1 (Matthew Henry)
… this chapter we have, I. The commands God gave to Israel, 1. To sanctify all their firstborn to him, Exodus 13:1, 13:2. 2. To be sure to remember their deliverance out …