Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
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There are high declarations of God's favour to Abraham in this confirmation of the covenant with him, exceeding any he had yet been blessed with. Those that are willing to part with any thing for God, shall have it made up to them with unspeakable advantage.
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This thought runs through Genesis 3:17-21.