Genesis 18:23 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 18:23

also = even, or really. Note the 6 petitions in Abraham's prayer, verses: Genesis 18:24-32 . See App-10 . wicked. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 18:23-25

ABRAHAM'S INTERCESSION"And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou consume the righteous with the wicked? Peradventure there are fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou consume and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are within? That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, that so the righteous should be as the wicked; that be far from thee: shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?""Wilt thou consume and not spare ... ?" The Genesis... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 18:23

Genesis 18:23. And Abraham drew near, &c.— As well by the external reverence of his body as the internal reverence of his mind: to draw near to God is often used for the internal application of the soul to him. Jeremiah 30:21.Hebrews 10:22; Hebrews 10:22.James 4:8; James 4:8. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 18:23

23. Abraham drew near, and said, c.—The scene described is full of interest and instruction—showing in an unmistakable manner the efficacy of prayer and intercession. (See also Proverbs 15:8 James 5:16). Abraham reasoned justly as to the rectitude of the divine procedure (Romans 3:5; Romans 3:6), and many guilty cities and nations have been spared on account of God's people (Matthew 5:13; Matthew 24:22). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 18:16-33

9. Abraham’s intercession for Lot 18:16-33After God reviewed the reasons for sharing His plans for the destruction of Sodom with Abraham, He told the patriarch that He was about to investigate the wicked condition of that city. This news moved Abraham to ask God to be just in His dealings with the righteous there."A rhetorical question in each section-’Is anything too demanding for Yahweh?’ [Genesis 18:14]; ’Shall not he who judges all the earth give right judgment?" [Genesis 18:25]-sounds the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 18:22-33

This is the first time in Scripture that a man initiated a conversation with God. He prayed for the people of Sodom, not just Lot. Abraham’s intercession raises several questions in the minds of thoughtful Bible students. Did Abraham succeed in his intercession since God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah? Some interpreters believe he did not because he quit too soon.". . . Abraham ceased asking before God ceased giving." [Note: Ibid., p. 116. See also Chris Wright, "Intercession or Irritation?"... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:1-33

The Visit of the Angels to Abraham. The Judgment of Sodom announced. Abraham intercedes on its BehalfIn this beautiful narrative the writer dwells on the unique revelations of God’s purposes with which Abraham was favoured. In after times the patriarch received the title of ’the friend of God’ (2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23). The chapter is from the Primitive document. The religious lessons, the vivid description, and the consciousness of God’s immediate presence and interest in... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 18:23

(23) Abraham drew near.—As Jewish commentators remark, this word is especially used of prayer, and Abraham’s intercession is unspeakably noble. Nor must we suppose that he thought only of Lot. Doubtless he remembered the day when he had restored the persons and spoil to the king of Sodom. He had then seen their human affection; the joy of parent meeting with child, and friend with friend; and he hoped that there were good people among them, and that so marvellous a deliverance would work in... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 18:1-33

Abraham's Intercession Genesis 18:16-33 When Scott the commentator was dying, we are told that he spoke much to those around him on the way in which his prayers for others had been answered. He thought he had failed less in the duty of intercession than in any other. Whether that be true of Scott or not, it is surely very true of Abraham. His nearness to God is never more apparent than when he intercedes for Sodom. Meyer notes these features of his prayer: (1) It was lonely prayer. 'He waited... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:1-33

ABRAHAM’S INTERCESSION FOR SODOMGenesis 18:1-33THE scene with which this chapter opens is one familiar to the observer of nomad life in the East. During the scorching heat and glaring light of noon, while the birds seek the densest foliage and the wild animals lie panting in the thicket and everything is still and silent as midnight, Abraham sits in his tent door under the spreading oak of Mamre. Listless, languid, and dreamy as he is, he is at once aroused into brightest wakefulness by the... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 18:23

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 18:23-25

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 18:23

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 18:23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 18:16-33

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 18:22-33

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:1-33

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 18:23

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 18:1-33

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:1-33

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