Genesis 18:26
“And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city,.... Sodom is particularly mentioned because Lot dwelt there, and…
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.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 18:23-33
Communion with God is kept up by the word and by prayer. In the word God speaks to us; in prayer we speak to him. God…
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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