Genesis 18:27 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 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 had revealed to Abraham his purposes concerning Sodom; now from this Abraham takes occasion to speak to God on Sodom's behalf. Note, God's word then does us good when it furnishes us with matter for prayer and excites us to it. When God has spoken to us, we must consider what we have to say to him upon it. Observe, I. The solemnity of Abraham's address to God on this occasion:... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:27

And Abraham answered and said ,.... In a very humble and modest manner, encouraged by the answer given him: behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord ; suggesting that it was bold and daring in him, and was what he was unfit for and unworthy of; or, "I have begun to speak" F5 הואלתי לדבר "coepi, loquar", V. L. "loqui", Pagninus, Montanus; so Targum Jon. ; and since he had, he intimates, it would be a favour, and what he was undeserving of, might he be permitted to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:27

Which am but dust and ashes - ואפר עפר aphar vaepher , words very similar in sound, as they refer to matters which so much resemble each other. Dust - the lightest particles of earth. Ashes - the residuum of consumed substances. By these expressions he shows how deeply his soul was humbled in the presence of God. He who has high thoughts of himself must have low thoughts of the dignity of the Divine nature, of the majesty of God, and the sinfulness of sin. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:27

Verse 27 27.Which am but dust and ashes. Abraham speaks thus for the sake of obtaining pardon. For what is mortal man when compared with God? He therefore confesses that he is too bold, in thus familiarly interrogating God; yet he desires that this favor may be granted unto him, by the Divine indulgence. It is to be noted, that the nearer Abraham approaches to God, the more fully sensible does he become of the miserable and abject condition of men. For it is only the brightness of the glory of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:16-33

Abraham's intercession for Sodom. The whole wonderful scene springs out of the theophany. Abraham's faith has given him a special position with the Lord. "Shall I hide from Abraham that thug which I do?" &c.; The true priesthood and mediatorship is friendship with God. The grace of God first gives the likeness and then exalts it. The Lord knew Abraham because Abraham knew the Lord . The superior angel, the Lord, remains behind his companions that Abraham might have the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:23-33

Abraham's intercession. I. THE OBJECT OF HIS INTERCESSION . Not simply the rescue of Lot from the doomed cities, but the salvation of the cities themselves, with their miserable inhabitants. A request evincing— 1. Tender sympathy . Though doubtless the righteous character of the impending retribution had been explained to him, its appalling severity was such as to thrill his feeling heart with anguish, which would certainly not be lessened, but intensified, if he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:27

And Abraham answered and said (being emboldened by the success of his first petition), Behold now, I have taken upon me , literally, I have begun, though here perhaps used in a more emphatic sense: I have undertaken or ventured— to speak unto the Lord —Adonai ( Genesis 15:2 )— which am but dust and ashes . "Dust in his origin and ashes in his end" (Delitzsch; vide Genesis 3:19 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 18:1-33

- 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 18:27

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:1-33

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 18:23-33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:16-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:23-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 18:1-33

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 18:27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:1-33

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