Genesis 18:16
“And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the men rose up from thence,.... From their seats at Abraham's table under the tree, all three of them:
and looked…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 18:1-33
- The Visit of the Lord to Abraham 2. השׂתחיה vayı̂śtachû “bow,” or bend the body in token of respect to God or man.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Abraham went with them to bring them on the way - This was another piece of primitive hospitality - to direct strangers…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 18:16-22
The messengers from heaven had now despatched one part of their business, which was an errand of grace to Abraham and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 18:16-33
Colloquy of Jehovah with Abraham, &c. (J.)
16. looked toward Sodom The idea is that of directing the gaze from an…
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