Genesis 18:23
What meaning of the genesis 18:23 in the Bible?
What does Genesis 18:23 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?"
What does Genesis 18:23 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?"
Verse Genesis 18:23. _WILT THOU ALSO DESTROY THE RIGHTEOUS WITH THE WICKED?_] A form of speech similar to that in Genesis 18:17, an invariable principle of justice, that the righteous shall not be pun...
- 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...
ABRAHAM PLEADING FOR SODOM. -- Genesis 18:23-33. GOLDEN TEXT. --_ In wrath remember mercy._ -- Habakkuk 3:2. TIME. --About B. C. 1897. PLACE. --At Abraham's encampment; near Hebron. HELPFUL READINGS....
ALSO. even, or really. Note the. petitions in Abraham's prayer, verses: Genesis 18:24. See App-10. WICKED. Hebrew. _rasha'._ App-44....
Colloquy of Jehovah with Abraham, &c. (J.) 16. _looked toward Sodom_ The idea is that of directing the gaze from an eminence. A view of the Dead Sea is to be obtained from the hills in the neighbourh...
AND ABRAHAM DREW NEAR, &C.— As well by the external reverence of his body as the internal reverence of his mind: _to draw near to God_ is often used for the internal application of the soul to him. Je...
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 ABRAHAM DREW NEAR, AND SAID, WILT THOU ALSO DESTROY THE RIGHTEOUS WITH THE WICKED?_ And Abraham drew near. The traditional spot where this memorable intercession was made is called Caphar baruch...
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...
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...
ABRAHAM DREW NEAR. — As Jewish commentators remark, this word is especially used of prayer, and Abraham’s intercession is unspeakably noble. Nor must we suppose that he thought only of Lot. Doubtless...
וַ יִּגַּ֥שׁ אַבְרָהָ֖ם וַ יֹּאמַ֑ר הַ אַ֣ף תִּסְפֶּ֔ה צַדִּ֖יק עִם ־רָשָֽׁע׃...
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 PLEADS FOR SODOM Genesis 18:16 Christ had visited Abraham's tent, but He did more. He trusted him with His secrets, and led him almost unconsciously to a degree of faith and prayer that was f...
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...
ABRAHAM'S APPEAL FOR TWO CITIES After repeating the promise of a son to Abraham and Sarah, God told Abraham of his plans to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. He may have done that because Abraham was his f...
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...
23._Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? _It is certain that when God chastises the body of a people, he often involves the good and the reprobate in the same punishment. So Daniel, E...
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 ABRAHAM DREW NEAR,.... To the Lord; he approached nearer to him, to have more close and intimate conversation with him on the subject of the destruction of Sodom, which he perceived, by what had b...
And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? Ver. 23. _And Abraham drew near._] A privilege proper to such as have "a true heart," "full assurance of faith,...
_Abraham drew near_ This expression intimates a holy concern, and a holy confidence; he drew near with _an assurance of faith._...
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...
And Abraham drew near and said, Wilt Thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? It was a holy boldness which Abraham here displayed, both in drawing near to the Lord until he stood face to face...
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...
23-33 Here is the first solemn prayer upon record in the Bible; and it is a prayer for the sparing of Sodom. Abraham prayed earnestly that Sodom might be spared, if but a few righteous persons should...
i.e. He approached unto God to inquire of him, and to pray unto him; for so the phrase of _drawing near to God_ is used, 1 SAMUEL 14:36 PSALMS 73:28 ISAIAH 29:13 HEBREWS 10:22....
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 18:23 Abraham H85 near H5066 (H8799) said H559 (H8799) destroy H5595 (H8799) righteous H6662 with H5973 wicked H7563 drew - Psalms 73:28; Jeremiah 30:21; Hebrews 10:22; James 5:17
‘And Abraham drew near and said, “Will you consume the righteous with the wicked? It may be that there are fifty righteous within the city. Will you consume, and not spare the place for the fifty righ...
NEAR Communion vs. (Genesis 18:23); and intercession go together....
Genesis 18:17. _And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed...
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...
_Abraham stood yet before the Lord_ ABRAHAM’S INTERCESSION FOR SODOM The intercession of Abraham is the first prayer that the Bible records; and in its great characteristics, human and spiritual, it...
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 18:16 The Lord reveals to Abraham his plan to destroy Sodom and then carries out that plan. Through Abraham’s intercession, Lot and his two daughters escape. The city’s destruc...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 18:23. The righteous with the wicked.] _Heb._ A righteous man with a wicked one (Numbers 16:19; Psalms 11:4). GENESIS 18:25. THAT BE FAR FROM THEE.] The Heb. term expresses...
EXPOSITION GENESIS 18:23 AND ABRAHAM DREW NEAR. I_.e._ to Jehovah; not simply locally, but also spiritually. The religious use of יִגַּשּׁ as a performing religious services to God, or a pious turnin...
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, be...
drew. Psalms 73:28 Jeremiah 30:21 Hebrews 10:22 James 5:17 Wilt. Genesis 18:25 Genesis 20:4 Numbers 16:22 2 Samuel 24:17 Job 8:3 Job 34:17...
THE PRAYER OF ABRAHAM FOR LOT Genesis 18:17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The Lord appeared unto Abraham. As we approach this remarkable 18th chapter of Genesis we do not find the first time that the Lord...
Abraham drew near — This expression intimates, A holy concern. A holy confidence; he drew near with an assurance of faith, drew near as a prince, Job 31:37....