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A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Genesis is unavailable, but you can change that!

Lange’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures has served as a standard reference for more than a century. The subtitle “Critical, Doctrinal, and Homiletical” aptly describes the three-pronged approach to the biblical text. This translated version of the German text is often considered by many to be superior to the original.

the later levirate law.—SCHRÖDER: Harlots only, in contrast with virtuous and domestic women, frequent the streets and markets, lurking at every cornerstone (Prov. 7:12; Jer. 3:2; Isaiah 16:25–31; Jos. 2:15). Section Fourth. Vers. 27–30. STARKE: Ver 30. In Christ’s birth-register, too, great sinners are found.—[OSIANDER: These two children signified two people, namely, the Jews and the Gentiles. For the Jews, though seeming to be the first to enter eternal life, have become the last; whilst those
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