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Verse Genesis 18:27. _WHICH_ AM BUT _DUST AND ASHES_] עפר ואפר
_aphar_ _vaepher_, words very similar in sound, as they refer to
matters which so much resemble each other. _Dust _- the lightest
partic...
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- The Visit of the Lord to Abraham
2. 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 prostratio...
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CHAPTER 18 THE SIXTH COMMUNICATION AND JEHOVAH VISITS ABRAHAM
_ 1. The manifestation (Genesis 18:1)_
2. Abraham's welcome (Genesis 18:3)
3. The promise repeated (Genesis 18:9)
4. Sarah's laughter...
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GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. In this section
the three main sources, J. E, P are present. Gunkel has given strong
reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources...
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Apart from the insertions (Genesis 18:17; Genesis 18:22 _b_ - Genesis
18:33_ a_) the story went on to say that Abraham accompanied his
guests, and Yahweh told him that he was going down to Sodom to
as...
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PERADVENTURE THERE SHALL LACK FIVE OF THE FIFTY RIGHTEOUS.
The earnestness, and at the same time the exceeding humility, of
Abraham's intercession, present. worthy example to the suppliants at
the thr...
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LORD*. One of the 134 places where the Primitive Text was Jehovah, and
the Sopherim changed it to Adonai. These are distinguished in the text
by an asterisk, and printed LORD*. See list, App-32.
DUST...
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_dust and ashes_ Two alliterative words in the Heb. (_âphar
va-êpher_) which defy reproduction in English: cf. Genesis 1:2;
Genesis 4:14. For the dust of man's frame, cf. Genesis 2:7;...
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Colloquy of Jehovah with Abraham, &c. (J.)
16. _looked toward Sodom_ The idea is that of directing the gaze from
an eminence. A view of the Dead Sea is to be obtained from the hills
in the neighbourh...
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_GENESIS 18:27_, &C. _BEHOLD NOW, I HAVE TAKEN UPON ME TO SPEAK,_
&C.— While other givers expect we should be satisfied, God, when he
gives, expects and is pleased that we ask for more. Behold,
1. Abr...
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PART THIRTY-ONE
THE STORY OF ABRAHAM: THE PATRIARCH AS INTERCESSOR
Genesis 18:1-33
1. _Abraham as the Gracious Host_ (Genesis 18:1-8)
1 And Jehovah appeared unto him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat...
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_PERADVENTURE THERE BE FIFTY RIGHTEOUS WITHIN THE CITY: WILT THOU ALSO
DESTROY AND NOT SPARE THE PLACE FOR THE FIFTY RIGHTEOUS THAT ARE
THEREIN?_
No JFB commentary on these verses....
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THE VISIT OF THE ANGELS TO ABRAHAM. THE JUDGMENT OF SODOM ANNOUNCED.
ABRAHAM INTERCEDES ON ITS BEHALF
In this beautiful narrative the writer dwells on the unique
revelations of God's purposes with whi...
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GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE
GENESIS
_ALUN OWEN_
CHAPTER 18
GOD VISITS ABRAHAM
V1 The *Lord appeared to Abraham. Abraham was near to the big trees
at Mamre. He sat at the door of his tent. It was in the...
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Abraham said, ‘I am only dust and ashes.’ He meant that he was
worth nothing. And God was very much greater than he was. And Abraham
meant that he was only a man. God had made man from dust. (See Gene...
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ABRAHAM'S INTERCESSION FOR SODOM
Genesis 18:1
THE scene with which this chapter opens is one familiar to the
observer of nomad life in the East. During the scorching heat and
glaring light of noon, w...
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ABRAHAM PLEADS FOR SODOM
Genesis 18:16
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 f...
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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...
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ABRAHAM'S APPEAL FOR TWO CITIES
After repeating the promise of a son to Abraham and Sarah, God told
Abraham of his plans to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. He may have done
that because Abraham was his fr...
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And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to
speak unto the Lord, which [am (n) but] dust and ashes:
(n) By this we learn, that the nearer we approach to God, the more our
miser...
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We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the
trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine
mercy in Christ the Lord. We have had in fine the judgment of...
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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
in...
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Chapter 18 is again a new unfolding of God's ways, here especially in
connection with the seed, already in a general way, as part of God's
purpose that it should be Abraham's seed according to grace a...
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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 dar...
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And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to
speak unto the Lord, which [am but] dust and ashes:
Ver. 27. _Which am but dust and ashes._] _Gnaphar veephar_, χονις
_et cinus_; no...
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_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 greatnes...
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1 Abraham entertaineth three Angels.
9 Sarah is reproued for laughing at the strange promise.
17 The destruction of Sodome is reuealed to Abraham.
23 Abraham maketh intercession for the men thereof...
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And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to
speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes....
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ABRAHAM'S INTERCESSION...
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SEVENTH SECTION
_Abraham 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 judgmen...
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A DIVINE VISITATION
Though previous to this chapter we read twice of the Lord appearing to
Abraham (ch.13:7; 17:1), we are not told in what way He appeared. Now,
in chapter 18 we are faced with what i...
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23-33 Here is the first solemn prayer upon record in the Bible; and
it is a prayer for the sparing of Sodom. Abraham prayed earnestly that
Sodom might be spared, if but a few righteous persons should...
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In regard of the composition of my body, which was taken out of the
dust, and shall return into it again. See Genesis 3:19 Job 4:19
Ecclesiastes 12:7...
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This chapter affords a beautiful exemplification of the results of an
obedient, separated walk. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if
any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to hi...
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Genesis 18:27 Abraham H85 answered H6030 (H8799) said H559 (H8799) I
H595 dust H6083 ashes H665 myself...
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‘And Yahweh said, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the
city then will I spare all for their sake.'
Yahweh confirms Abraham's faith in His justice. If there are fifty
righteous within the ci...
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Genesis 18:17. And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing
which I do; seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty
nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed...
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CONTENTS: Abraham, the friend of God. Promise of the seed renewed. The
plea of Sodom.
CHARACTERS: God, Sarah, Abraham.
CONCLUSION: The closer the believer walks with God, the more he will
know of Go...
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Genesis 18:1. _The plains,_ or the oak, _of Mamre,_ which became a
far-famed place, because of Abraham's intercourse with the heavenly
guests.
Genesis 18:2. _Three men._ The manners of the east, and t...
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_But dust and ashes_
ABRAHAM INTERCEDING
I. THE TRUE POSTURE FOR A SINNER, AT THE THRONE OF GRACE. He must lie
low, and aim high. You see this in the behaviour of Abraham on the
present occasion. Th...
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_Abraham stood yet before the Lord_
ABRAHAM’S INTERCESSION FOR SODOM
The intercession of Abraham is the first prayer that the Bible
records; and in its great characteristics, human and spiritual, it...
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 18:16 The Lord reveals to Abraham his plan
to destroy Sodom and then carries out that plan. Through Abraham’s
intercession, Lot and his two daughters escape. The city’s
destruc...
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 18:26 God eventually affirms that FOR THE
SAKE OF TEN I WILL NOT DESTROY Sodom (v. Genesis 18:32). He assures
Abraham that he will not pu
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CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 18:23. The righteous with the wicked.] _Heb._ A righteous man
with a wicked one (Numbers 16:19; Psalms 11:4)....
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EXPOSITION
GENESIS 18:23
AND ABRAHAM DREW NEAR. I_.e._ to Jehovah; not simply locally, but also
spiritually. The religious use of יִגַּשּׁ as a performing
religious services to God, or a pious turnin...
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And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in
the tent door in the heat of the day (Genesis 18:1);
And it can get awfully hot.
And he lifted up his eyes and he looked, and, beh...
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I have. Genesis 18:30 Ezra 9:6 Job 42:6 Isaiah 6:5 Luke 18:1 dust....
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ABRAHAM PLEADING FOR SODOM
Genesis 18:23
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
Here we have one of the Bible's most clarifying messages on prayer. We
suggest several things in a general way. The sub-topics will discu...
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THE PRAYER OF ABRAHAM FOR LOT
Genesis 18:17
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
1. The Lord appeared unto Abraham. As we approach this remarkable 18th
chapter of Genesis we do not find the first time that the Lord e...
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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 greatnes...