Genesis 18:29
“And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for forty's sake.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he spake unto him yet again, and said,.... Being encouraged by such a gracious answer:
Peradventure there shall be…
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…