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- Chapter 18
- Verse 17
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Commentary
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Lord said,.... Either unto Abraham himself, so leading on to what he was about to make known to him; and without…
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
Shall I hide from Abraham - That is, I will not hide. A common mode of speech in Scripture - a question asked when an…
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, 1882–1921
And the Lord said i.e. within Himself: cf. Gen 20:11, "I thought," lit. "I said."
Shall I hide from Abraham With the…
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