And the Lord (Jehovah) went his way ,—i.e. vanished (Keil); not to avoid further entreaties on the part of Abraham (Delitzsch), but for the reason specified in the next words— as soon as he had left communing with Abraham (because Abraham's supplications were ended): and Abraham returned unto his place (viz; Mature near Hebron). HOMILETICS read more
- The Visit of the Lord to Abraham2. השׂתחיה vayı̂śtachû “bow,” or bend the body in token of respect to God or man. The attitude varies from a slight inclination of the body to entire prostration with the forehead touching the ground.6. סאה se'ah a “seah,” about an English peck, the third part of an ephah. The ephah contained ten omers. The omer held about five pints.This chapter describes Abraham’s fellowship with God. On the gracious assurance of the Redeemer and Vindicator, “Fear not, I am... read more
Genesis 18:23. Abraham drew near This expression intimates a holy concern, and a holy confidence; he drew near with an assurance of faith. read more
Genesis 18:27. Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes He speaks as one amazed at his own boldness, and the liberty God graciously allowed him, considering God’s greatness, who is the Lord, and his own meanness, but dust and ashes. Whenever we draw near to God, it becomes us reverently to acknowledge the vast distance that there is between us and him. He is the Lord of glory, we are worms of the earth. read more
Genesis 18:30. O let not the Lord be angry The importunity which believers use in their addresses to God is such, that if they were dealing with a man like themselves, they could not but fear that he would be angry with them. But he with whom we have to do is God and not man, and he is pleased when he is wrestled with. But why then did Abraham leave off asking, when he had prevailed so far as to get the place spared if there were but ten righteous in it? Either, 1st, Because he could... read more
Genesis 18:33. Abraham returned to his place To wait what the event would be; and it proved that his prayer was heard; and yet Sodom was not spared, because there were not ten righteous persons in it. read more
Messengers from God (18:1-33)A short time later three men visited Abraham (who was still living at Hebron; see 13:18; 14:13; 18:1.) Abraham welcomed them, not realizing at first that they were God’s special representatives. This was another appearance of the angel of the Lord (18:1-8; see also v. 22; 19:1; Hebrews 13:2). Apparently Abraham had not been able to convince Sarah that she would have a child, so God sent his messenger to her direct. She had to share Abraham’s faith (9-15).Because... read more
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
Peradventure = perhaps. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:32
And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry ( vide supra ) , and I will speak but this once (literally, only this time more, as in Exodus 10:17 ): Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake. read more