Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Genesis 21:1
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Genesis21:1
CHAPTER 21
Ge 21:1-13. Birth of Isaac.
1. the Lord visited Sarah--The language of the historian seems designedly chosen to magnify the power of God as well as His faithfulness to His promise. It was God's grace that brought about that event, as well as the raising of spiritual children to Abraham, of which the birth of this son was typical [Calvin].
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