Genesis 15:2
Avram [Exalted father] said, “ 'Adonay Adonai [Lord Yahweh], what will you give me, since I go childless, and he who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus [Bucket of blood]?”
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Genesis 24:2Abraham [Father of a multitude] said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please put your hand under my thigh.
Genesis 25:21Isaac [Laughter] entreated Adonai for his wife, because she was barren. Adonai was entreated by him, and Rebekah [Securely bound] his wife conceived.
Genesis 39:4Joseph [May he add] found chen ·grace· in his sight. + 39:4. Quoted in Acts 7:10 He ministered to him, and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Genesis 43:19They came near to the steward of Joseph [May he add]’s house, and they spoke to him at the door of the house,
Psalms 127:3Behold, children are a heritage of Adonai. 2 The fruit of the womb is his reward. 1
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 →