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Verse Genesis 18:10. _I WILL CERTAINLY RETURN_] Abraham was now
_ninety-nine_ years of age, and this promise was fulfilled when he was
a _hundred_; so that the phrase _according to the time of life_ m...
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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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At the midday siesta Abraham suddenly becomes aware that three men are
standing near his tent. That they appear with such mysterious
suddenness does not, however, suggest their true character to him....
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CERTAINLY RETURN. Figure of speech _Polyptoton_ (returning. will
return) for emphasis.
LO! Figure of speech _Asterismos._ App-6. heard. Hebrew was listening....
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The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (J)
Genesis 18:1. Visit of three Angels to Abraham, and the promise of a
son to Sarah.
16 33. Colloquy of Jehovah with Abraham; Jehovah's purpose to
overthrow...
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AND HE SAID, &C.— One only speaks, the superior person, when the
Divine promise is renewed: and the authoritative manner in which he
speaks, confirms our opinion on Genesis 18:1 and ch. Genesis 16:7....
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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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_AND THEY SAID UNTO HIM, WHERE IS SARAH THY WIFE? AND HE SAID, BEHOLD,
IN THE TENT._
An enquiry about his wife, so surprising in strangers, the subject of
conversation, and the announced fulfillment...
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18:10 year, (d-15) Lit. 'of life.'...
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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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ACCORDING TO THE TIME OF LIFE. — Heb., _according to the living
time._ It is evident from Genesis 18:14, and 2 Kings 4:16, that these
words denote some fixed period, but the exact rendering is in disp...
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וַ יֹּ֗אמֶר שֹׁ֣וב אָשׁ֤וּב אֵלֶ֨יךָ֙
כָּ † עֵ֣ת חַיָּ֔ה וְ הִנֵּה ־בֵ֖ן לְ
שָׂרָ֣ה...
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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 ENTERTAINS HEAVENLY VISITORS
Genesis 18:1
The Son of God is the central figure here. He loves the homes of men.
It has ever been His wont to visit the homes and hearts of those who
love him....
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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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On the plains of Mamre, when Sarah heard she would have a son,
"according to the time of life," she too laughed (Genesis 18:1-15).
Sarah was old. She was past the age of conception. The Lord's respons...
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And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time
of (f) life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard
[it] in the tent door, which [was] behind him.
(f) That is,...
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_Time, or season of the year ensuing, if I be alive; which he says
after the manner of men, as he had assumed also the human form.
(Haydock)_...
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And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying,
Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
Here the speaker is expressly called Jehovah; so in Genesis 18:17 and
following vers...
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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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10._I will certainly return unto thee _Jerome translates its ‘I will
return, life attending me:’ (411) as if God, speaking in the manner
of men, had said, ‘I will return if I live.’ But it would be
ab...
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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 HE SAID,.... The same that put the question, Jehovah himself, as
appears by what follows:
I WILL CERTAINLY RETURN UNTO THEE ACCORDING TO THE TIME OF LIFE; not
by a personal appearance as now, but...
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And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time
of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard
[it] in the tent door, which [was] behind him.
Ver. 10. _Accord...
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_I will certainly return unto thee, and visit thee according to the
time of life_ That is, nine months hence, and, in fulfilment of my
promise, _Sarah shall have a son._ God will return to those that...
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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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THE SPECIFIC PROMISE OF ISAAC'S BIRTH...
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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...
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9-15 Where is Sarah thy wife? was asked. Note the answer, In the
tent. Just at hand, in her proper place, occupied in her household
concerns. There is nothing got by gadding. Those are most likely to...
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I WILL CERTAINLY RETURN UNTO THEE, not in a visible shape, but with my
powerful and effectual presence, to fulfil my promise. ACCORDING TO
THE TIME OF LIFE: this time may respect, either,
1. Abraham a...
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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 18:10 said H559 (H8799) certainly H7725 (H8800) return H7725
(H8799) time H6256 life H2416 Sarah H8283 wife H802 son H1121 Sarah
H8283 listening H8085 (H8802) tent H168 door H6607 him H310)
he...
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‘And they said to him, “Where is Sarah, your wife?” And he said,
“Why, in the tent.”
The question is still from the impersonal ‘they'. Abraham knows they
are important but is not yet aware of the One...
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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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_Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child,
Which am old?_
THE CONFLICT BETWEEN FEAR AND FAITH
I. THE THINGS PROMISED SO FAITH ARE DIFFICULT OF RELIEF.
1. It is necessary...
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 18:1 The Lord appears to Abraham and
announces that Sarah will bear a son, ABOUT THIS TIME NEXT YEAR.
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CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 18:9. In the tent.] In the women’s apartments.
GENESIS 18:10. I WILL CERTAINLY RETURN UNTO THEE.] _Heb._ Returning I
will return. An emphatic form of affirmation. ACCORDING T...
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EXPOSITION
GENESIS 18:1
AND THE LORD—_Jehovah_, the Divine name employed throughout the
present and succeeding chapters, which are accordingly assigned to the
Jehovist (Tuch, Bleek, Davidson, Colenso...
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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, be...
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he said. Genesis 18:13 Genesis 18:14 Genesis 16:10 Genesis 22:15
Genesis 22:16 according. Genesis 17:21 Genesis 21:2 2 Kings 4:16 2
Kings 4:17 lo, Sarah....
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I will certainly return unto thee — And visit thee. God will return
to those that bid him welcome....