Bible Commentary

And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD. 22. And the men turned ] There is nothing definitely to shew that all three Angels are not here intended. But, as the passage stands, Jehovah here separates Himself from the two Angels mentioned in Gen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:22”

I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know. 21. I will go down ] Cf. Gen 11:5; Gen 11:7. The Dead Sea lies in a deep depression to which there would be a continuous … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:21”

And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; 20. Because because ] Better, as marg., Verily verily. the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah ] See Gen 19:13. (1) Either, this is the complaint concerning Sodom and Gomorrah going up to Heaven. The genitive … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:20”

For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. 19. I have known him ] See Amo 3:2. Personal knowledge is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:19”

Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 18. blessed in him ] See note on Gen 12:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 18. Shall surely become a great and mighty nation] The revelation that I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:18”

And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 17. And the Lord said ] i.e. within Himself: cf. Gen 20:11, “I thought,” lit. “I said.” Shall I hide from Abraham ] With the thought of this verse, cf. Amo 3:6-7, “shall evil befall a city, and the Lord hath … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:17”

And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way. 16 33. 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 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:16”

Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh. 15. 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, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:15”

Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. 14. too hard for the Lord ] Lit., as marg, wonderful. The LXX rendering finds an echo in St Luk 1:37. Compare Jer 32:17, “Ah! Lord … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:14”

And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? 13. Wherefore did Sarah laugh? ] The Divine nature of Abraham’s guest is shewn in His knowledge of Sarah’s thought, cf. Gen 17:19. Here, for the first time, Abraham’s Visitant is identified with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:13”