Gen 25, Divisions of the Chapter

Abraham's Descendents through Keturah, vv1-4
Abraham Deeds All to Isaac, vv5-6
Abraham Dies, vv7-11
Abraham's Descendants through Ishmael, vv12-18
Abraham's Descendants through Isaac, vv19-34

Gen 25, Details in the Chapter

Keturah, v1 (קטורה) q'tûr-ah – “perfumed”
from root (קטר) qa-tar - “incense” or ‘burn' or ‘offer' incense

wife, v1 (אשה) i-shah - “wife”
feminine of root ( איש) iysh – “man” or “husband”

the concubines, v6 ( הפילגשים) ha-piy-lag-shiym - “concubine” or “paramour (illegitimate lover)”

Gen 25, Divine Perspectives

I. DOCTRINAL ASSENT (v8)
1. “a good old age” (strengthened in faith)
2. “an old man” (wisdom & growth in grace)
3. “a life full of years” (nothing more to accomplish; no regrets)
4. “gathered to his people” (honored, remembered, admired)

II. DEVOTIONAL ASSERTIONS
1. Abraham: man of faith
a. his depravity
b. his deliverance
c. his delight
2. Abraham: prophet of God
a. the Father's Love
b. the Son's Obedience
c. the Spirit's Mind

III. DUTIFUL APPLICATIONS
1. Abraham's failures attest to ours
a. our need of grace
2. Abraham's victories reflect our possibilities
b. an encouragement of faith
3. Abraham's vision provides our example
c. a commitment of love