Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary
Genesis 18:15
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.
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.
- 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...
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...
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...
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....
_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,...
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....
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...
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...
_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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
וַ תְּכַחֵ֨שׁ שָׂרָ֧ה ׀ לֵ אמֹ֛ר לֹ֥א צָחַ֖קְ
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...
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....
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...
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...
_Afraid; which does not entirely clear her of sin: for though she might innocently laugh, if she thought the person who spoke was only a man, yet she ought not to have told an untruth; and if she refl...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
THE SPECIFIC PROMISE OF ISAAC'S BIRTH...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Genesis 18:15 Sarah H8283 denied H3584 (H8762) saying H559 (H8800) laugh H6711 (H8804) afraid H3372 ...
‘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,...
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...
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...
_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...
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 18:1 The Lord appears to Abraham and announces that Sarah will bear a son, ABOUT THIS TIME NEXT YEAR. ⇐...
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...
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...
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...
denied. Genesis 4:9 Genesis 12:13 Job 2:10 Proverbs 28:13 John 18:17...