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Genesis 18:9
The men already knew that Abraham was married. And they knew his wife’s name. Ordinary travellers would not know these things.
The men already knew that Abraham was married. And they knew his wife’s name. Ordinary travellers would not know these things.
- 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....
WHERE, &C. Translate "And as to Sarah thy wife... and he [interrupting] said, Lo! [she is] in the tent". See App-31....
_Sarah thy wife_ The knowledge of his wife's name must have caused Abraham surprise, and gives perhaps the first indication of his guests" real character....
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...
THEY SAID. — But in Genesis 18:10 “he said,” and in Genesis 18:13; Genesis 18:17; Genesis 18:20, &c, “the Lord (Jehovah) said.” The messen
וַ יֹּאמְר֣וּ אֵׄלָ֔ׄיׄוׄ אַיֵּ֖ה שָׂרָ֣ה אִשְׁתֶּ֑ךָ...
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...
_Eaten apparently. Tobias xii. 19, or perhaps they consumed the food, as fire may be said to eat. (St. Justin Martyr's Dialogue with Trypho the Jew.)_...
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...
9._Where is Sarah? _Hitherto God permitted Abraham to discharge an obvious duty. But, having given him the opportunity of exercising charity, God now begins to manifest himself in his angels. The reas...
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 THEY SAID UNTO HIM, WHERE [IS] SARAH THY WIFE?.... One of them put the question; and so the Septuagint version renders it, "and he said unto him", the principal of them, whom Abraham at first addr...
And they said unto him, Where [is] Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. Ver. 9. _Behold, in the tent._] David compares a good woman to the vines upon the walls of the house, because she...
_Where is Sarah thy wife?_ By naming her, they gave intimation to Abraham, that though they seemed strangers, yet they well knew him and his family: by inquiring after her, they showed a kind concern...
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 they said unto him, Where is Sarah, thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent....
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...
THEY SAID UNTO HIM, i.e. one of them, in the name of all, said; which he did not for his own satisfaction, for he who knew her name knew also where she was, but to give occasion for the following disc...
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 18:9 said H559 (H8799) Where H346 Sarah H8283 wife H802 said H559 (H8799) tent H168 œ Where -...
‘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...
Where. Genesis 4:9 in. Genesis 24:67 Genesis 31:33 Titus 2:5...
Where is Sarah thy wife? — By naming her, they gave intimation to Abraham, that tho' they seemed strangers, yet they well knew him and his family: by enquiring after her, they shewed a kind concern fo...