Bible Commentary

Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? 12. Sarah laughed within herself ] This is the laughter, according to J, which furnished a reason for the name “Isaac”; and on that account it is here emphasized. See, for the reason in P, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:12”

Now Abraham and Sarah [were] old [and] well stricken in age; [and] it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. 11. well stricken in age ] An Old English expression for well-advanced in years: cf. “ his noble queen Well struck in years” (Shakespeare, Rich. III, i. 1). Heb. “entered into days,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:11”

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. 10. I will certainly ] A first hint of Divine knowledge of the parents’ grief over their childlessness. when … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:10”

And they said unto him, Where [is] Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. 9. 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. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Gen 18:9-15 Wherefore … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:9”

And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set [it] before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat. 8. butter, and milk ] Butter ( em’ah, LXX ) is not what we should call butter, but rather “curds,” mentioned here and Jdg 5:25, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:8”

And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetched a calf tender and good, and gave [it] unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it. 7. fetched a calf ] We must remember that meat is rarely eaten by the tent-dwelling nomads. The killing of an animal for a repast indicated a desire to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:7”

And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead [it], and make cakes upon the hearth. 6. into the tent unto Sarah ] Sarah does not appear before the strangers. She is occupied with the baking. Abraham and his servant are responsible for the selection … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:6”

And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. 5. a morsel of bread ] Cf. Jdg 19:5. With true Oriental subservience of speech Abraham gives this description … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:5”

Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: 4. wash your feet ] Abraham’s offer of hospitable welcome is said to be a faithful representation of the reception of a traveller by an Eastern sheikh. Here we have its various aspects of (1) the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:4”

And said, My Lord, if now I have found favor in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: 3. My lord ] R.V. marg. O Lord. The Heb. word so rendered has received three different translations. (1) “O Lord,” as in Gen 18:27 ; Gen 18:30-32, Adoni, addressed to God. So … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 18:3”