brother. Figure of speech Irony.
covering, &c. Figure of speech Periphrasis. App-6. Having called Abraham her "brother", he uses this beautiful Figure for her husband. Compare Genesis 24:65; 1 Corinthians 11:5, &c.
reproved, i.e. by the Irony.
Related Commentaries of Genesis 20:16
Genesis 20:16
16 And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.