6And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
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And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. …
Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; …
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 2-6)We have here the assurance given to Abram of a numerous offspring which should descend from him, in which observe, I. Abram’s repeated complaint, Gen. 15:2 , 3 . This was that which gave occasion to this promise. The great affliction that sat heavy upon Abram was the want of a child; and the complaint of this he here pours out before the Lord, and shows before him his trouble , Ps. 142:2. Note, Th…
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