Wesley's Explanatory Notes
Genesis 18:10
I will certainly return unto thee — And visit thee. God will return to those that bid him welcome.
I will certainly return unto thee — And visit thee. God will return to those that bid him welcome.
Verse Genesis 18:10. _I WILL CERTAINLY RETURN_] Abraham was now _ninety-nine_ years of age, and this promise was fulfilled when he was a _hundred_; so that the phrase _according to the time of life_...
- 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...
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....
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...
CERTAINLY RETURN. Figure of speech _Polyptoton_ (returning. will return) for emphasis. LO! Figure of speech _Asterismos._ App-6. heard. Hebrew was listening....
_I will certainly_ A first hint of Divine knowledge of the parents" grief over their childlessness. _when the season cometh round_ R. V. marg. Heb. _liveth_, or, _reviveth_. A strange phrase, probably...
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...
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....
AND HE SAID, &C.— One only speaks, the superior person, when the Divine promise is renewed: and the authoritative manner in which he speaks, confirms our opinion on Genesis 18:1 and ch. Genesis 16:7....
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...
18:10 year, (d-15) Lit. 'of life.'...
ACCORDING TO THE TIME OF LIFE] RV 'when the season cometh round,' 'at the time reviving,' i.e. 'when this time revives, a year from now' (D.): cp. 2 Kings 4:16; 2 Kings 4:17....
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...
The ‘door of the tent’ was a curtain on the front of the tent....
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...
ACCORDING TO THE TIME OF LIFE. — Heb., _according to the living time._ It is evident from Genesis 18:14, and 2 Kings 4:16, that these words denote some fixed period, but the exact rendering is in disp...
וַ יֹּ֗אמֶר שֹׁ֣וב אָשׁ֤וּב אֵלֶ֨יךָ֙ כָּ †...
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...
And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of (f) life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard [it] in the tent door, which [was] behind him. (f) That is,...
_Time, or season of the year ensuing, if I be alive; which he says after the manner of men, as he had assumed also the human form. (Haydock)_...
And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? Here the speaker is expressly called Jehovah; so in Genesis 18:17 and following vers...
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...
10._I will certainly return unto thee _Jerome translates its ‘I will return, life attending me:’ (411) as if God, speaking in the manner of men, had said, ‘I will return if I live.’ But it would be ab...
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...
AND HE SAID,.... The same that put the question, Jehovah himself, as appears by what follows: I WILL CERTAINLY RETURN UNTO THEE ACCORDING TO THE TIME OF LIFE; not by a personal appearance as now, but...
And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard [it] in the tent door, which [was] behind him. Ver. 10. _Accord...
_I will certainly return unto thee, and visit thee according to the time of life_ That is, nine months hence, and, in fulfilment of my promise, _Sarah shall have a son._ God will return to those that...
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...
And He said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah, thy wife, shall have a son. The Lord Himself, as the spokesman, opened the conversation by inquiring after...
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...
I WILL CERTAINLY RETURN UNTO THEE, not in a visible shape, but with my powerful and effectual presence, to fulfil my promise. ACCORDING TO THE TIME OF LIFE: this time may respect, either, 1. Abraham a...
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 18:10 said H559 (H8799) certainly H7725 (H8800) return H7725 (H8799) time H6256 life H2416 Sarah...
‘And they said to him, “Where is Sarah, your wife?” And he said, “Why, in the tent.” The question is still from the impersonal ‘they'. Abraham knows they are important but is not yet aware of the One...
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...
he said. Genesis 18:13 Genesis 18:14 Genesis 16:10 Genesis 22:15 G