Genesis 25:6

Genesis 25:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But 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.

King James Version KJV

But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

American Standard Version ASV

But unto the sons of the concubines, that Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts; and he sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

Bible in Basic English BBE

But to the sons of his other women he gave offerings, and sent them away, while he was still living, into the east country.

Free Bible Version FBV

But while he was still alive, he gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them to live in the east, well away from Isaac.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But vnto the sonnes of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gaue giftes, and sent them away from Izhak his sonne (while he yet liued) Eastward to the East countrey.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and to the sons of the concubines whom Abraham hath, Abraham hath given gifts, and sendeth them away from Isaac his son (in his being yet alive) eastward, unto the east country.

World English Bible WEB

but Abraham gave gifts to the sons of Abraham’s concubines. While he still lived, he sent them away from Isaac his son, eastward, to the east country.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But to the sons of the concubines which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son (while he yet lived) eastward, to the east country.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And to the children of the concubines he gave gifts, and separated them from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, to the east country.

Translation for Translators T4T

But while Abraham was still living, he gave gifts to the sons of his ◄concubines/slaves that he had taken to be his secondary wives►, and then he sent them away to live in a land to the east, to keep them far from his son Isaac.

Plain English Version PEV

But Abraham wanted to be good to his other sons too, those sons that he had with his other wives. So Abraham gave presents to those other sons. Then he sent them to go and live in a country to the east, a long way away from his son Isaac.

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Genesis 25:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֤י הַ/פִּֽילַגְשִׁים֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר לְ/אַבְרָהָ֔ם נָתַ֥ן אַבְרָהָ֖ם מַתָּנֹ֑ת וַֽ/יְשַׁלְּחֵ֞/ם מֵ/עַ֨ל יִצְחָ֤ק בְּנ/וֹ֙ בְּ/עוֹדֶ֣/נּוּ חַ֔י קֵ֖דְמָ/ה אֶל אֶ֥רֶץ קֶֽדֶם

וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֤י bên H1121 son Conj | Prep | N-mp

הַ/פִּֽילַגְשִׁים֙ pîylegesh H6370 concubine Art | N-fp

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

לְ/אַבְרָהָ֔ם ʼAbrâhâm H85 Abraham Prep | N-proper

נָתַ֥ן nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Perf-3ms

אַבְרָהָ֖ם ʼAbrâhâm H85 Abraham N-proper

מַתָּנֹ֑ת mattânâh H4979 gift N-fp

וַֽ/יְשַׁלְּחֵ֞/ם shâlach H7971 to send Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff

מֵ/עַ֨ל ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Prep

יִצְחָ֤ק Yitschâq H3327 Isaac N-proper

בְּנ/וֹ֙ bên H1121 son N-ms | Suff

בְּ/עוֹדֶ֣/נּוּ ʻôwd H5750 still Prep | Adv | Suff

חַ֔י chay H2416 alive Adj

קֵ֖דְמָ/ה qedem H6924 front N-ms | Suff

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

אֶ֥רֶץ ʼerets H776 land N-cs

קֶֽדֶם qedem H6924 front N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 25:6

וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֤י bên H1121 "son" Conj | Prep | N-mp

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

הַ/פִּֽילַגְשִׁים֙ pîylegesh H6370 "concubine" Art | N-fp

A concubine is a woman who lives with a man but is not his wife, as seen in the stories of Abraham and Solomon. This word can also refer to a paramour, or a person's lover. The Bible mentions concubines in the context of polygamy and relationships.

Definition: 1) concubine, paramour 1a) concubine 1b) paramour

Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: concubine, paramour. See also: Genesis 22:24; 2 Samuel 5:13; Ezekiel 23:20.

אֲשֶׁ֣ר 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.

לְ/אַבְרָהָ֔ם ʼAbrâhâm H85 "Abraham" Prep | 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.

נָתַ֥ן nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Perf-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.

אַבְרָהָ֖ם ʼAbrâhâm H85 "Abraham" N-proper

Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.

מַתָּנֹ֑ת mattânâh H4979 "gift" N-fp

Refers to a gift or present, including sacrificial offerings or bribes, with the word being the Aramaic equivalent of mattᵉnâʼ.

Definition: gift Aramaic equivalent: mat.t.na (מַתְּנָא "gift" H4978)

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: gift. See also: Genesis 25:6; Esther 9:22; Psalms 68:19.

וַֽ/יְשַׁלְּחֵ֞/ם shâlach H7971 "to send" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff

To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.

Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send

Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.

מֵ/עַ֨ל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

יִצְחָ֤ק Yitschâq H3327 "Isaac" 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.

בְּנ/וֹ֙ bên H1121 "son" N-ms | Suff

Definition: : child/son

בְּ/עוֹדֶ֣/נּוּ ʻôwd H5750 "still" Prep | Adv | Suff

The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.

Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)

Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.

חַ֔י chay H2416 "alive" Adj

In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.

Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)

Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.

קֵ֖דְמָ/ה qedem H6924 "front" N-ms | Suff

The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.

Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east

Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

אֶ֥רֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" N-cs

The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.

Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan

Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

קֶֽדֶם qedem H6924 "front" N-ms

Study Notes — Genesis 25:6

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Context
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Genesis 25:6 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 25:6
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 25:6
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:6
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:6
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Sermons on Genesis 25:6

Context — Abraham and Keturah

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. 8And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Genesis 21:14	Early in the morning, Abraham got up, took bread and a skin of water, put them on Hagar’s shoulders, and sent her away with the boy. She left and wandered in the Wilderness of Beersheba.
2	Judges 6:3	Whenever the Israelites would plant their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,
3	Acts 14:17	Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”
4	Luke 11:11–13	What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
5	Job 1:1	There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.
6	Judges 19:4	His father-in-law, the girl’s father, persuaded him to stay, so he remained with him three days, eating, drinking, and lodging there.
7	Genesis 25:1	Now Abraham had taken another wife, named Keturah,
8	Genesis 16:3	So after he had lived in Canaan for ten years, his wife Sarai took her Egyptian maidservant Hagar and gave her to Abram to be his wife.
9	Psalms 17:14–15	from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children. As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
10	Matthew 5:45	that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Genesis 25:6 Summary

[Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away to prevent any conflict over the inheritance with his son Isaac, showing that he cared for all his children. This decision was in line with God's command to care for the fatherless and the widow, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:18. Abraham's actions demonstrate his faith and trust in God's promises, particularly regarding Isaac's inheritance, as seen in Genesis 17:21 and Genesis 21:12. By providing for all his children, Abraham showed kindness and care, setting an example for us to follow, as encouraged in Galatians 6:10.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Abraham give gifts to the sons of his concubines?

Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines as an act of provision and kindness, demonstrating his care for all his children, as seen in Genesis 25:6, and this is in line with God's command to care for the fatherless and the widow, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:18.

What does it mean that Abraham sent them away to the land of the east?

Abraham sent the sons of his concubines away to the land of the east to prevent any conflict over the inheritance with his son Isaac, as Isaac was the chosen heir, and this decision is in line with God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 17:21 and Genesis 21:12.

Is this verse saying that Abraham had multiple wives?

According to Genesis 25:1 and Genesis 25:6, Abraham had a wife, Sarah, and also took Keturah as a concubine after Sarah's death, and the sons of his concubines are mentioned in Genesis 25:2, so while Abraham did have multiple relationships, the Bible presents a complex picture of his family life, with Isaac being the son of promise, as seen in Romans 9:7-8.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the story of Abraham?

Genesis 25:6 is a key part of the narrative of Abraham's life, as it shows Abraham's provision for all his children and his faithfulness to God's promises, particularly the promise that Isaac would be the heir, as stated in Genesis 21:12, and this event occurs near the end of Abraham's life, as seen in Genesis 25:7-8.

Reflection Questions

What can we learn from Abraham's example of providing for all his children, regardless of their birth status?
How does this verse challenge our understanding of family and inheritance, and what can we apply to our own lives?
In what ways can we, like Abraham, demonstrate kindness and care for those who may not be part of our immediate family or inner circle?
What does this verse reveal about Abraham's faith and trust in God's promises, particularly regarding Isaac's inheritance?

Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:6

But unto the sons of the concubines which Abraham had,.... These were Hagar and Keturah, though they are both called his wives, Genesis 16:3; yet they were concubines; so Keturah, 1 Chronicles 1:32;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:6

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 25:6

The concubines, Hagar and Keturah. Concubines are sometimes called wives, as ,29, but their children had no right to the inheritance. For though the children of Jacob’ s concubines did equally partake of the inheritance with the other children, that was done by Divine appointment, and Jacob’ s voluntary act, and upon special reason, because of the vast inheritance promised, and afterwards given to them, which made it no loss, but a great convenience and advantage to the children of the chief wives to have their half-brethren, the sons of the concubines, seated so near to them. Sent them away from Isaac; partly, that the entire possession of that land might be reserved to the children of Isaac; and partly, lest nearness of relation joined with cohabitation or neighbourhood should beget a great familiarity between them, whereby Isaac’ s seed were likely to be infected by their brethren, whose degeneration and apostacy Abraham might easily foresee from the evil inclinations of their own hearts, and God’ s exclusion of them from that covenant of grace and life, which was the only effectual remedy against that powerful and universal corruption. Eastward, unto the east country; into Arabia, and other parts of Asia the Greater, which were situate eastward from the southern part of Canaan where Abraham now was, whence these people are oft called the children of the east, as 7:12 .

Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:6

Genesis 25:6 But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.Ver. 6. Abraham gave gifts.] So doth God to reprobates; but they are giftless gifts, better be without them. Saepe Deus dat iratus quod negat propitius. God gives wealth to the wicked, non aliter ac siquis crumenam auto plenam latrinae inieciat. The Turkish empire, saith Luther, as great as it is, is but a crust cast to the dogs by the rich householder, or as Joseph’ s cup, &c. Eastward, to the east country.] To both the Arabias, which were countries rough but rich; looked rudely, but, searched regularly, afforded great store of fine gold, precious stones, and pleasant odours. Eχθρωναδωπαδωπακαιοικονησιμα - Soph. Gasp. Ens. Panis mica quam dives pater familias proiecit canibus.

Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 25:6

(6) The east country.—By this is meant Arabia and Southern Mesopotamia, where, by their superior vigour and organisation, the descendants of Abraham were able to establish their supremacy over the natives. Burckhardt tells us that the Bedaween still follow Abraham’s practice. When their children are grown up, they give each of the younger sons his share of their goods (Luke 15:12), whereupon they move to a distance, and leave the eldest brother in quiet possession of the home.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:6

Verse 6. Unto the sons of the concubines] Viz., Hagar and Keturah, Abraham gave gifts. Cattle for breed, seed to sow the land, and implements for husbandry, may be what is here intended. And sent them away - while he yet lived] Lest after his death they should dispute a settlement in the Land of Promise with Isaac; therefore he very prudently sent them to procure settlements during his lifetime, that they might be under no temptation to dispute the settlement with Isaac in Canaan. From this circumstance arose that law which has prevailed in almost all countries, of giving the estates to the eldest son by a lawful wife; for though concubines, or wives of the second rank, were perfectly legitimate in those ancient times, yet their children did not inherit, except in case of the failure of legal issue, and with the consent of the lawful wife; and it is very properly observed by Calmet, that it was in consequence of the consent of Leah and Rachel that the children of their slaves by Jacob had a common and equal lot with the rest. By a law of Solon all natural children were excluded from the paternal inheritance, but their fathers were permitted to give them any sum not beyond a thousand drachma by way of present. Eastward, unto the east country.] Arabia Deserta, which was eastward of Beer-sheba, where Abraham lived.

Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:6

6. the concubines] i.e. Hagar and Keturah; although in Genesis 16:3 Hagar is called Abraham’s wife, as also is Keturah in Genesis 25:1 of this chapter. sent them away] The present passage belongs to J, a different source of tradition from chap. 21 (E). It ignores the account of the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael related in that chapter, and of the dwelling of Ishmael in the wilderness of Paran (Genesis 21:21). unto the east country] i.e. the Syro-Arabian desert, on the east of Palestine. Genesis 29:1; Judges 6:3; Judges 6:33; Judges 7:12; Judges 8:10; Isaiah 11:14; Jeremiah 49:28; Ezekiel 25:4; Ezekiel 25:10 are passages in which “the children of the east” (b’nê ḳ ?edem) are mentioned as the nomad occupants of this region.

Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 25:6

6. The concubines — Hagar and Keturah. Sent them away — Some have objected that Keturah’s sons, if born after Sarah’s death, were too young to be thus sent away.

Sermons on Genesis 25:6

	Sermon	Description
	(Angel of the Lord) 01 - Hagar by Ed Miller	Ed Miller emphasizes the significance of the Angel of the Lord's first appearance to Hagar, a Gentile slave in distress, highlighting God's compassion and care for the marginalized
	Be Sure by Bill McLeod	In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a conversation he had with someone who had committed a serious crime but claimed to have found salvation. The speaker emphasizes that
	Acts 14_pt1 by Bill Gallatin	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the message of grace and redemption. He highlights that God loves His people and desires to show Himself faithful. The preacher also discuss
	The Character of God by Timothy Dwight	Timothy Dwight preaches on the story of Job, a righteous man who faced immense suffering and accusations from his friends. Despite his trials, Job maintained his integrity and even
	Man's Misconceptions of the Works of God. by Horatius Bonar	Horatius Bonar emphasizes that God's governance and judgment over nations are evident through natural phenomena, which serve as His voice and means of communication with humanity.
	Four Voices: Part 1 by Warren Wiersbe	Warren Wiersbe preaches on the importance of discernment in a noisy world filled with conflicting voices, emphasizing the need for truth amidst propaganda. He highlights the four v
	Parables of Jesus - 07 Watching and Praying by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the preacher discusses three parables from the Bible. The first parable, from Matthew 24, emphasizes the importance of faithful and sensible servants who provide fo