Genesis 18:16-19:38 KJV

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:1-33

LOT ’S AFTERMATH We have almost forgotten Lot, but he is not having a happy time in the land of his choice. The Sodomites have learned nothing by experience and are increasing in iniquity and ripening for judgment. The facts in chapter 18 introduce the story of the climax in their case. A SECOND THEOPHANY (Genesis 18:1-15 ) The word “ LORD ” in (Genesis 18:1 is in capitals, another manifestation of the second Person of the Godhead as in the case of “the Angel of the LORD ” in the last... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Genesis 18:1-33

Abraham's Intercession for the Cities of the Plain Genesis 18:0 This chapter gives two views of life as unlike each other as possible. The one is a quiet domestic scene, and the other a scene of terrible judgment. In the heat of the day Abraham was sitting in his tent under the shade of the trees, when three travellers came unexpectedly upon him. The account reads very curiously; for in the first verse we are told that "the Lord appeared unto Abraham as he sat in the tent door in the heat of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 18:16-18

Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? Reader! do not overlook what the Holy Ghost hath caused to be marked so often, the cause why so much grace was shewn to Abraham; even for that promised seed, the Lord Jesus. The letter H added to both the names, Abram and Sarai, has been thought, not only to imply this wonderful encrease, as above mentioned, (see Genesis 17:0 ) but also, being a radical letter in the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:16-22

16-22 The two who are supposed to have been created angels went toward Sodom. The one who is called Jehovah throughout the chapter, continued with Abraham, and would not hide from him the thing he intended to do. Though God long forbears with sinners, from which they fancy that the Lord does not see, and does not regard; yet when the day of his wrath comes, he will look toward them. The Lord will give Abraham an opportunity to intercede with him, and shows him the reason of his conduct.... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 18:16-22

The Lord reveals his plan regarding Sodom v. 16. And the men rose up from thence and looked toward Sodom; and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way. The rising of the Lord and His two companions and their looking over into the direction of Sodom was a signal to Abraham that their mission in his house had been accomplished, and so he, as a thoughtful host, accompanied them for some distance. v. 17. And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do, v. 18. seeing... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Genesis 18:1-33

SEVENTH SECTIONAbraham in the Oak-Grove of Mamre, and the three Heavenly Men. Hospitality of Abraham. The definite announcement of the birth of a Son. Sarah’s Doubt. The announcement of the judgment upon Sodom connected with the Promise of the Heir of blessing. The Angel of the Lord, or the Friend of Abraham and the two angels of deliverance for Sodom. Abraham’s intercession for Sodom. The destruction of Sodom. Lot’s rescue. Lot and his Daughters. Moab and AmmonChs. 18 and 191And the Lord... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Genesis 18:16-33

Genesis ‘BECAUSE OF HIS IMPORTUNITY’ Gen_18:16 - Gen_18:33 . I The first verse of this chapter says that ‘the Lord appeared’ unto Abraham, and then proceeds to tell that ‘three men stood over against him,’ thus indicating that these were, collectively, the manifestation of Jehovah. Two of the three subsequently ‘went toward Sodom,’ and are called ‘angels’ in Gen_19:1 . One remained with Abraham, and is addressed by him as ‘Lord,’ but the three are similarly addressed in Gen_18:3 . The... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 18:16-33

Abraham Pleads for Sodom Genesis 18:16-33 Christ had visited Abraham’s tent, but He did more. He trusted him with His secrets, and led him almost unconsciously to a degree of faith and prayer that was far beyond what he had hitherto attained. Abraham seemed to be driving the Blessed One from point to point, but as a matter of fact, he was being drawn forward. It was so with the woman of Syrophenicia. God’s love and willingness to bless far exceeded Abraham’s faith, and when he had gone as... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 18:1-33

This is the account of the sixth appearance of God to Abraham. In it four phases of relationship between God and Abraham are revealed. God visited Abraham and Abraham provided for Him. God bestowed on Abraham and Abraham received from Him. God communicated to Abraham and Abraham answered with the statement of a difficulty. God listened to Abraham and Abraham interceded with Him. The picture of Abraham providing for the supernatural Visitors is beautiful in its revelation of his love and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:13-16

‘And Yahweh said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh saying ‘will I really bear a child, when I am old?’ Is anything too hard for Yahweh? At the set time I will return to you when the season comes round, and Sarah will have a son”.’ Nothing is hidden from God. The laugh, and the thought of the heart, is discerned. And it is answered. ‘Is anything too hard for Yahweh?’ Yahweh can do anything. The universality of this statement at this time is remarkable. Yahweh is seen as supreme and all powerful. ... read more