Genesis 18:7-8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 18:1-8

The appearance of God to Abraham seems to have had in it more of freedom and familiarity, and less of grandeur and majesty, than those we have hitherto read of; and therefore more resembles that great visit which, in the fullness of time, the Son of God was to make to the world, when the Word would be flesh, and appear as one of us. Observe here, I. How Abraham expected strangers, and how richly his expectations were answered (Gen. 18:1): He sat in the tent-door, in the heat of the day; not so... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:7

And Abraham ran unto the herd ,.... While Sarah and her maids were kneading the dough and making the cakes: and fetched a calf tender and good ; a fine fat calf, which was reckoned very delicious food, and much in use with the ancients F17 αυταρ εγων αγεληθεν ελασσας πιονα μοσχον --Orpheus de lapidibus, ver. 63. and generally made a part in any grand entertainment, and was accounted fit for a king, see 1 Samuel 28:24 , and gave it unto a young man : one of his servants,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:8

And he took butter and milk ,.... Jarchi says, it was the fat of the milk gathered from the top of it, he means cream, and is different both from butter and from milk: this was either Abraham himself, who took and brought these, as Sarah or her maidens might bring the cakes when baked; or else Abraham's young man, since it follows: and the calf which he had dressed ; either the whole of it, or some principal parts of it, reckoned the finest and choicest; though by what follows it seems... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:8

And he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat - Nothing is more common in Hindostan than to see travelers and guests eating under the shade of trees. Feasts are scarcely ever held in houses. The house of a Hindoo serves for sleeping and cooking, and for shutting up the women; but is never considered as a sitting or dining room - Ward. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:1-15

Noontide at, Mamre, or angels' visits. I. THE ARRIVAL OF THE STRANGERS . 1. The appearance they presented. Seemingly three men, they were in reality three angels, or, more correctly, Jehovah accompanied by two celestial attend ants, who, at an unexpected moment, were making for Abraham's tent. So are the homes of saints ofttimes visited by angels unawares ( Hebrews 1:14 ), and, greater honor still, by him who claims the angels as his ministers ( Psalms 8:4 ; Isaiah 57:17... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:1-15

The theophany at Mamre. I. THE DIVINE VISIT TO THE PATRIARCH . 1. A remarkable proof of the Divine condescension. 2. A striking adumbration of the incarnation of Christ. 3. An instructive emblem of God's gracious visits to his saints. II. THE DIVINE FEAST WITH THE PATRIARCH . 1. The courteous invitation. 2. The sumptuous provision. 3. The ready attention. III. THE DIVINE MESSAGE FOR THE PATRIARCH . 1. Its delivery to Abraham. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:1-15

The theophany at Mamre. "The Lord appeared unto him" ( Genesis 18:1 ). I. THE PREPARATION FOR DIVINE MANIFESTATION . 1. Abraham stands on a higher plane of spiritual life. He is endeavoring to fulfill the commandment given ( Genesis 17:1 ): "Walk before me," &c.; The appearances and communications are more frequent and more full. 2. The concentration of the believer's thought at a particular crisis. His place at the tent door, looking forth over the plains of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:7

And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetched a calf tender and good, —the greatness of the honor done to the strangers was evinced by the personal activity of the patriarch, and the offering of animal food, which was not a common article of consumption among Orientals— and gave it unto a young man ;— i.e. the servant in attendance (cf. Genesis 14:24 )— and he hasted to dress it. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:8

And he took butter ,— חֶמְאָה , from the root חמא , to curdle or become thick, signifies curdled milk, not butter ( βούτυτρον , LXX .; butyrum, Vulgate), which was not used among Orientals except medicinally. The word occurs seven times in Scripture with four letters ( Deuteronomy 32:14 ; 5:25 ; 2 Samuel 17:29 ; Isaiah 7:15 , Isaiah 7:22 ; Proverbs 30:33 ; Job 20:17 ), and once without א — and milk ,— חָלָב , milk whilst still fresh, or containing its... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 18:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 18:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 18:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 18:8

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

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