Genesis 15:2
But Abram replied, “Lord God, what good is whatever you give me? I don't have any children, and the heir to all that I have is Eliezer of Damascus.”
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Genesis 24:2At that time Abraham told his oldest servant who was in charge of his whole household, “Put your hand under my thigh,
Genesis 25:21Isaac prayed to the Lord for help on behalf of his wife because she couldn't have children. The Lord answered his prayer and she became pregnant.
Genesis 39:4Potiphar appreciated Joseph and his service, and put him in charge of his household and made him responsible for everything he owned.
Genesis 43:19So they went and spoke to Joseph's household supervisor at the entrance to the house.
Ruth 2:6“The young woman is a Moabite who came back with Naomi from Moab,” the servant replied.
Psalms 127:3Children certainly are a gift from the Lord, for a family is a blessing.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 15:2
God's Covenant with Abram. ( b. c. 1913.) 1 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Observe here, I. The time when God made this treaty with Abram: After these things. 1. After that famous act of generous charity which Abram had done, in rescuing his friends and neighbours out of distress, and that, not for price nor reward. After this, God made him this gracious visit. Note, Those that show favour to men shall… Read the whole commentary →