Gen. 26:12

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sowed.The author of the "History of the Piratical States of Barbary" observes, (p. 44,) that the Moors of that country are divided into tribes like the Arabians, and like them dwell in tents, formed into itinerant villages; that "these wanderers farm lands of the inhabitants of the towns, sow and cultivate them, paying their rent with the produce, such as fruits, corn, wax, etc. They are very skilful in choosing the most advantageous soils for every season, and very careful to avoid the Turkish troops, the violence of the one little suiting the simplicity of the other." It is natural to suppose, that Isaac possessed the like sagacity, when he sowed in the land of Gerar, and received that year an hundred-fold.

received. Heb. found. an hundredfold.

Ps 67:6; Ps 72:16; Eccl 11:6; Zech 8:12; Matt 13:8; Matt 13:23; Mark 4:8; 1Cor 3:6

2Cor 9:10; 2Cor 9:11; Gal 6:7; Gal 6:8

blessed.

Gen 26:3; Gen 26:29; Gen 24:1; Gen 24:35; Gen 30:30; Job 42:12