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neither way. This variety in the divine
procedure (considering that Egypt was always
a place of trial and exercise to God's people)
some ground upon the different characters of
these three patriarchs. Abraham was a man of
very high attainments, and intimate
communion with God; and to him all places
and conditions were alike. Isaac was a very
good man, but not cut out for hardship;
therefore he is forbidden to go to Egypt. Jacob
was inured to difficulties, strong and patient;
and therefore he must go down into Egypt, that
the trial of his faith might be to praise, and
honour, and glory. Thus God proportions his
people's trials to their strength.
2. He promised to be with him, and bless him,
Ge 26:3. As we may go anywhere with comfort
when God's blessing goes with us, so we may
stay anywhere contentedly if that blessing rest
upon us.
3. He renewed the covenant with him, which
had so often been made with Abraham,
repeating and ratifying the promises of the land
of Canaan, a numerous issue, and the Messiah,
Ge 26:3, 4.