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- The Visit of the Lord to Abraham
2. השׂתחיה _vayı̂śtachû_ “bow,” or bend the body in
token of respect to God or man. The attitude varies from a slight
inclination of the body to entire prostratio...
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CHAPTER 18 THE SIXTH COMMUNICATION AND JEHOVAH VISITS ABRAHAM
_ 1. The manifestation (Genesis 18:1)_
2. Abraham's welcome (Genesis 18:3)
3. The promise repeated (Genesis 18:9)
4. Sarah's laughter...
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GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. In this section
the three main sources, J. E, P are present. Gunkel has given strong
reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources...
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At the midday siesta Abraham suddenly becomes aware that three men are
standing near his tent. That they appear with such mysterious
suddenness does not, however, suggest their true character to him....
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_I laughed not_ Sarah apparently emerges, in confusion and fear, to
deny the guest's statement. This occasions the fourth repetition of
the word "laugh" in these four verses, by the short reply, "Nay,...
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Visit of three Angels to Abraham, and the Promise of a Son to Sarah
(J)
1. _the Lord appeared_ The personal Theophany of Jehovah (cf. Genesis
16:13) was evidently at first not recognized by Abraham....
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The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (J)
Genesis 18:1. Visit of three Angels to Abraham, and the promise of a
son to Sarah.
16 33. Colloquy of Jehovah with Abraham; Jehovah's purpose to
overthrow...
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PART THIRTY-ONE
THE STORY OF ABRAHAM: THE PATRIARCH AS INTERCESSOR
Genesis 18:1-33
1. _Abraham as the Gracious Host_ (Genesis 18:1-8)
1 And Jehovah appeared unto him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat...
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_AND THEY SAID UNTO HIM, WHERE IS SARAH THY WIFE? AND HE SAID, BEHOLD,
IN THE TENT._
An enquiry about his wife, so surprising in strangers, the subject of
conversation, and the announced fulfillment...
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THE VISIT OF THE ANGELS TO ABRAHAM. THE JUDGMENT OF SODOM ANNOUNCED.
ABRAHAM INTERCEDES ON ITS BEHALF
In this beautiful narrative the writer dwells on the unique
revelations of God's purposes with whi...
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Sarah was afraid. But the reason for her fear was not that she might
have a son. She was afraid of God. And she realised that the men came
from God.
ABRAHAM’S PRAYER
V16 Then the men set out from th...
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GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE
GENESIS
_ALUN OWEN_
CHAPTER 18
GOD VISITS ABRAHAM
V1 The *Lord appeared to Abraham. Abraham was near to the big trees
at Mamre. He sat at the door of his tent. It was in the...
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SARAH DENIED. — With strange inconsistency Sarah knows that the
speaker is Divine, and that He perceived the thoughts that passed
“within herself” in the retirement of the tent, and yet denies;
but it...
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וַ תְּכַחֵ֨שׁ שָׂרָ֧ה ׀ לֵ אמֹ֛ר לֹ֥א
צָחַ֖קְ
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ABRAHAM'S INTERCESSION FOR SODOM
Genesis 18:1
THE scene with which this chapter opens is one familiar to the
observer of nomad life in the East. During the scorching heat and
glaring light of noon, w...
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ABRAHAM ENTERTAINS HEAVENLY VISITORS
Genesis 18:1
The Son of God is the central figure here. He loves the homes of men.
It has ever been His wont to visit the homes and hearts of those who
love him....
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This is the account of the sixth appearance of God to Abraham. In it
four phases of relationship between God and Abraham are revealed. God
visited Abraham and Abraham provided for Him. God bestowed on...
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On the plains of Mamre, when Sarah heard she would have a son,
"according to the time of life," she too laughed (Genesis 18:1-15).
Sarah was old. She was past the age of conception. The Lord's respons...
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Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he
said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.
Isaiah 57:11. What mercy that she was not instantly struck dead!
Reader! hath not the same mercy...
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We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the
trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine
mercy in Christ the Lord. We have had in fine the judgment of...
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15._Then Sarah denied_. Another sin of Sarah’s was, that she
endeavored to cover and hide her laughter by a falsehood. Yet this
excuse did not proceed from obstinate wickedness, according to the
manne...
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Chapter 18 is again a new unfolding of God's ways, here especially in
connection with the seed, already in a general way, as part of God's
purpose that it should be Abraham's seed according to grace a...
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THEN SARAH DENIED, SAYING, I LAUGHED NOT,.... Some render the words,
"Sarah lied" z; and indeed it was no other than a lie, to say she did
not laugh when she did; which she might be tempted to say in...
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Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he
said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.
Ver. 15. I laughed not: for she was afraid.] And well she might; for
as everybody hath its shadow...
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Genesis 18:13 ; GENESIS 18:15. _ And the Lord_ (Hebrews, _Jehovah_)
_said, Wherefore did Sarah laugh?_ By showing that he knew what Sarah
did secretly, in another apartment of the tent, he manifested...
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1 Abraham entertaineth three Angels.
9 Sarah is reproued for laughing at the strange promise.
17 The destruction of Sodome is reuealed to Abraham.
23 Abraham maketh intercession for the men thereof...
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THE SPECIFIC PROMISE OF ISAAC'S BIRTH...
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Then Sarah denied; saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And He
said, Nay; but thou didst laugh. In her chagrin at being discovered,
Sarah hastily denied the charge, but the Lord added a second r...
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SEVENTH SECTION
_Abraham in the Oak-Grove of Mamre, and the three Heavenly Men.
Hospitality of Abraham. The definite announcement of the birth of a
Son. Sarah’s Doubt. The announcement of the judgmen...
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A DIVINE VISITATION
Though previous to this chapter we read twice of the Lord appearing to
Abraham (ch.13:7; 17:1), we are not told in what way He appeared. Now,
in chapter 18 we are faced with what i...
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9-15 Where is Sarah thy wife? was asked. Note the answer, In the
tent. Just at hand, in her proper place, occupied in her household
concerns. There is nothing got by gadding. Those are most likely to...
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SARAH DENIED, from the sense of guilt, and the discovery of her shame,
and the expectation of a sharp rebuke, both from this person, and from
her husband....
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This chapter affords a beautiful exemplification of the results of an
obedient, separated walk. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if
any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to hi...
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Genesis 18:15 Sarah H8283 denied H3584 (H8762) saying H559 (H8800)
laugh H6711 (H8804) afraid H3372 ...
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‘And Yahweh said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh saying ‘will I
really bear a child, when I am old?' Is anything too hard for Yahweh?
At the set time I will return to you when the season comes round,...
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CONTENTS: Abraham, the friend of God. Promise of the seed renewed. The
plea of Sodom.
CHARACTERS: God, Sarah, Abraham.
CONCLUSION: The closer the believer walks with God, the more he will
know of Go...
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Genesis 18:1. _The plains,_ or the oak, _of Mamre,_ which became a
far-famed place, because of Abraham's intercourse with the heavenly
guests.
Genesis 18:2. _Three men._ The manners of the east, and t...
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_Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child,
Which am old?_
THE CONFLICT BETWEEN FEAR AND FAITH
I. THE THINGS PROMISED SO FAITH ARE DIFFICULT OF RELIEF.
1. It is necessary...
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 18:1 The Lord appears to Abraham and
announces that Sarah will bear a son, ABOUT THIS TIME NEXT YEAR.
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CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 18:9. In the tent.] In the women’s apartments.
GENESIS 18:10. I WILL CERTAINLY RETURN UNTO THEE.] _Heb._ Returning I
will return. An emphatic form of affirmation. ACCORDING T...
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EXPOSITION
GENESIS 18:1
AND THE LORD—_Jehovah_, the Divine name employed throughout the
present and succeeding chapters, which are accordingly assigned to the
Jehovist (Tuch, Bleek, Davidson, Colenso...
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And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in
the tent door in the heat of the day (Genesis 18:1);
And it can get awfully hot.
And he lifted up his eyes and he looked, and, beh...
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denied. Genesis 4:9 Genesis 12:13 Job 2:10 Proverbs 28:13 John 18:17...