Genesis 25:5
Genesis 25:5 in Multiple Translations
Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.
¶ And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.
And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.
Now Abraham gave all his property to Isaac;
Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.
And Abraham gaue all his goods to Izhak,
And Abraham giveth all that he hath to Isaac;
Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac,
And Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac.
And Abraham gave all his possessions to Isaac.
Abraham declared that after he died, Isaac would inherit everything he owned.
One day Abraham said, “After I die, I want my son Isaac to have everything that I own. He is the son of my 1st wife Sarah.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 25:5
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Genesis 25:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתֵּ֧ן
אַבְרָהָ֛ם
אֶת
כָּל
אֲשֶׁר
ל֖/וֹ
לְ/יִצְחָֽק
וַ/יִּתֵּ֧ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַבְרָהָ֛ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
לְ/יִצְחָֽק
Yitschâq
H3327
Isaac
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 25:5
וַ/יִּתֵּ֧ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אַבְרָהָ֛ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/יִצְחָֽק
Yitschâq
H3327
"Isaac"
Prep | N-proper
Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, means 'he laughs' and is the father of Esau and Israel. He is first mentioned in Genesis 17:19. Isaac is a key figure in the Bible, playing a role in the patriarchal stories.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.17.19; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Sarah (H8283); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); married to Rebekah (H7259); father of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) § Isaac = "he laughs" son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Isaac. Compare H3446 (יִשְׂחָק). See also: Genesis 17:19; Genesis 27:30; 2 Chronicles 30:6.
Study Notes — Genesis 25:5
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- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 25:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:5
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 25:5
- Sermons on Genesis 25:5
Context — Abraham and Keturah
3Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites.
4The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.
5Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.
6But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east. 7Abraham lived a total of 175 years.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 24:36 | My master’s wife Sarah has borne him a son in her old age, and my master has given him everything he owns. |
| 2 | Hebrews 1:2 | But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. |
| 3 | Galatians 3:29 | And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. |
| 4 | Matthew 28:18 | Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. |
| 5 | Psalms 68:18 | You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there. |
| 6 | Matthew 11:27 | All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. |
| 7 | John 3:35 | The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands. |
| 8 | Romans 8:17 | And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. |
| 9 | Romans 8:32 | He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? |
| 10 | 1 Corinthians 3:21–23 | Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you, and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. |
Genesis 25:5 Summary
[Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac, showing that he trusted God's plan and promise to bless his family through Isaac. This means that Abraham believed God would take care of Isaac and provide for him, just like He had promised in Genesis 12:7. By leaving everything to Isaac, Abraham was putting his faith into action and demonstrating his trust in God's goodness and provision, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7. This is a powerful example for us to follow, as we learn to trust God with our own lives and possessions.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Abraham leave everything to Isaac and not to his other sons?
Abraham left everything to Isaac because he was the son of promise, chosen by God to carry on his lineage and inherit the covenant promises, as seen in Genesis 17:15-16 and Romans 9:7-9.
What does this verse reveal about Abraham's faith and trust in God's plan?
This verse shows that Abraham trusted God's plan and provision for his family, demonstrated by his willingness to follow God's instructions and leave everything to Isaac, in line with God's promise in Genesis 12:7.
How does Abraham's decision to leave everything to Isaac reflect his spiritual maturity?
Abraham's decision reflects his spiritual maturity as he prioritized God's plan and the spiritual heritage of his family over material wealth and earthly concerns, as emphasized in Matthew 6:33 and 1 Timothy 6:6-10.
What can we learn from Abraham's example in managing our own earthly possessions?
We can learn from Abraham's example to trust God's plan, prioritize spiritual heritage, and manage our possessions wisely, using them to advance God's kingdom, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are the things in my life that I need to trust God with, just like Abraham trusted Him with his family's future?
- How can I prioritize spiritual heritage and God's plan in my own decision-making and legacy planning?
- In what ways can I use my resources and possessions to advance God's kingdom and bless others, as Abraham did?
- What does it mean for me to 'leave everything' to God, just as Abraham left everything to Isaac, and how can I apply this principle in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:5
And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac. By his last will and testament; not all out of his own hand, while he lived, at least he reserved somewhat for himself, and for gifts to his other
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:5
And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac. Gave unto Isaac ... unto the sons of the concubines.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 25:5
Which before he purposed and promised to give, , and now actually gave; except that which is excepted in , and except the use and enjoyment of his estate during his own life.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:5
Genesis 25:5 And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.Ver. 5. Abraham gave all, &c.] So Isaiah 19:25, Assyria is the work of God’ s hand, and Israel his inheritance.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:5
Verse 5. Gave all that he had unto Isaac.] His principal flocks, and especially his right to the land of Canaan, including a confirmation to him and his posterity of whatever was contained in the promises of God.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:5
5. And Abraham … Isaac] See Genesis 24:36. This disposition of his property seems to have been made some time before his death; and was intended to prevent disputes amongst the members of his family.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 25:5
5. Gave all… unto Isaac — This had been understood and settled long before. Genesis 24:36.
Sermons on Genesis 25:5
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(Genesis) Genesis 25:5-18 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the genealogy of Abraham and the significance of the rejected line and the line leading to Christ. The preacher highlights that the rejected |
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:36-49 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham's servant finding a bride for Isaac. The servant is sent by Abraham to find a wife for his son, and he prays to God for |
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"In the Beginning God created..." by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preaching the word of God to a colony of people who were not living for the purpose of God. He describes how the power of the w |
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The Lord Jesus, Heir of All Things by Lance Lambert | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing our inheritance as children of God through Jesus Christ. He encourages believers not to live as if they are pau |
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God's Eternal Son by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is the Creator of all things and that all things were created by His will. The preacher refers to Revelation chapter 4, where it is |
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It Will Cost You Everything! (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of total surrender and supreme loyalty to Christ in order to be a true disciple. He states that none of us can be in right re |
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008 the Exceeding Value of Christ by David Servant | This sermon delves into the tragic event of King Herod's slaughter of innocent children in Bethlehem, exploring the questions of why God allowed such a horrific event to occur. It |