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Genesis 18:17

Genesis 18:17
And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

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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…