Genesis 25:5-6

Listen to Genesis 25:5-6
5 1Abraham gave all he had to Isaac.
6 But to the sons of his concubines Abraham gave gifts, and while he was still living he 2sent them away from his son Isaac, eastward 3to the east country.

Genesis 25:5-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 25

This chapter contains an account of Abraham's marriage with another woman, and of the children he had by her and of their posterity Ge 25:1-4; of Abraham's disposal of his substance; and his sons, Ge 25:5,6; of the years of his life, his death and burial, Ge 25:7-11; of the children of Ishmael, and of the years of his life, and of his death, Ge 25:12-18; and of the sons of Isaac the fruit of prayer, and of the oracle concerning them before they were born, and of their temper and disposition, conduct and behaviour, Ge 25:19-34.

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Cross References 3

  • 1. 25:5 ch. 24:36
  • 2. 25:6 ch. 21:14
  • 3. 25:6 [Judg. 6:3]
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