Genesis 17

Genesis 17:5

Name] Names changed, as Abrams, and Sarai’s here; so Jacobs, Josephs, Naomies, Pashurs, and others. See the Annotations on Esay LXII. 4. and on Jer. XXIII. 6. and XXXIII. 16.

Abram] Abram signifies an high or lofty Father; Abraham, a Father of a great multitude. He is called, The Friend of God, 2 Chron. XX. 7. Esay XLI. 8. Jam. II. 23.

Genesis 17:15

Sarai] Sarai signifies my Lady, or my Princesse: Sarah a Lady, or Princesse, without restriction; The Title being so enlarged.

Genesis 17:25

Ishmael] Ishmael was 13 years old when he was circumcised, XVII. 25. And so above 15. or rather 17 at Isaacs weaning, when he and his mother were cast out of Abrahams family, XXI. 5, 8, 14, 15.