John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 18:1
Gen 18:1 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; Ver. 1. And the Lord appeared unto him. ] 1. Ut proeludium incarnationis . 2. Ex philanthropia ;" his delight" is "in the habitable part of" God’s "earth". Pro 8:31 And he sat in the tent-door. ] He dwelt in a tent (let us be content, though we dwell not to our minds), yet kept a good house. A very hearty householder he was. In the heat of the day. ] The usual time of rest... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 18:1-8
Genesis 18:1-8He took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before themThe duty of hospitalityI.As A COMMON DUTY. II. AS A DUTY OF PIETY. Thus viewed, all duties are ennobled. 1. In their form. 2. In their motive. 3. The best qualities of the soul are developed. III. As A DUTY WHICH IS PROPHETIC OF SOMETHING BEYOND ITSELF, AS genius does not always know all it utters, so the faithful and loving heart cannot always relate what it holds. Such was the ease with Abraham in... read more