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Henry, Matthew -- An Exposition of the Old and New Testaments, Genesis 2:21 (1708-10)

Dave — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:09:28 +0000

The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.

Matthew Henry (1662-1714) English writer, religious philosopher
An Exposition of the Old and New Testaments, Genesis 2:21 (1708-10)

Henry, Matthew -- An Exposition of the Old and New Testaments, Genesis 3 (1708-10)

Dave — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:50:46 +0000

Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours that are but skin-deep.

Matthew Henry (1662-1714) English writer, religious philosopher
An Exposition of the Old and New Testaments, Genesis 3 (1708-10)

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Henry, Matthew -- Exposition of the Old and New Testament, Genesis 13:2 (1706)

Dave — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:51:32 +0000

His wealth: He was very rich, v. 2. He was very heavy, so the Hebrew word signifies; for riches are a burden, and those that will be rich do but load themselves with thick clay, Hab. ii. 6. There is a burden of care in getting them, fear in keeping them, temptation in using them, guilt in abusing them, sorrow in losing them, and a burden of account, at last, to be given up concerning them. Great possessions do but make men heavy and unwieldy.

Matthew Henry (1662-1714) English writer, religious philosopher
Exposition of the Old and New Testament, Genesis 13:2 (1706)
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On Genesis 13:2: "And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold." [KJV]. Referencing Habakkuk 2:6: "Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? / and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!" [KJV]

Often just shortened to:

There is a burden of care in getting riches, fear in keeping them, temptation in using them, sorrow in losing them, and a burden of account, at last, to be given up concerning them.

Henry, Matthew -- Letter

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces — sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.

Matthew Henry (1662-1714) English writer, religious philosopher
Letter

Quoted in J. Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)