19 And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat Isaac:
19 This is the account of the family line of Abraham's son Isaac. Abraham became the father of Isaac,
19 These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham fathered Isaac,
19 This is the family tree of Isaac son of Abraham: Abraham had Isaac.
19 This is the genealogy of Isaac, Abraham's son. Abraham begot Isaac.
19 This is the account of the family of Isaac, the son of Abraham.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 25:19
Commentary on Genesis 25:19-26
(Read Genesis 25:19-26)
Isaac seems not to have been much tried, but to have spent his days in quietness. Jacob and Esau were prayed for; their parents, after being long childless, obtained them by prayer. The fulfilment of God's promise is always sure, yet it is often slow. The faith of believers is tried, their patience exercised, and mercies long waited for are more welcome when they come. Isaac and Rebekah kept in view the promise of all nations being blessed in their posterity, therefore were not only desirous of children, but anxious concerning every thing which seemed to mark their future character. In all our doubts we should inquire of the Lord by prayer. In many of our conflicts with sin and temptation, we may adopt Rebekah's words, "If it be so, why am I thus?" If a child of God, why so careless or carnal? If not a child of God, why so afraid of, or so burdened with sin?