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Verse Genesis 18:19. _AND THEY SHALL KEEP THE WAY OF THE LORD_] The
true religion; God's WAY; that in which God walks himself, and in
which, of course, his _followers_ walk also; _to do justice and_
_...
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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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THAT. how that.
COMMAND. Compare Psalms 78:1....
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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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DISCOURSE: 29
ABRAHAM’S CARE OF HIS FAMILY
Genesis 18:19. _I know him, that he will command his children and his
household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord._
WONDERFUL is the condes...
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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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_FOR I KNOW HIM, THAT HE WILL COMMAND HIS CHILDREN AND HIS HOUSEHOLD
AFTER HIM, AND THEY SHALL KEEP THE WAY OF THE LORD, TO DO JUSTICE AND
JUDGMENT; THAT THE LORD MAY BRING UPON ABRAHAM THAT WHICH HE...
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18:19 will (b-7) Or 'I have known him, in order that he may.'...
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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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FOR I KNOW HIM, THAT HE WILL. — This translation has most of the
Versions in its favour, and means that Abraham’s good conduct earns
for him the Divine condescension. But the Hebrew is, _For I have kn...
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כִּ֣י יְדַעְתִּ֗יו לְמַעַן֩ אֲשֶׁ֨ר
יְצַוֶּ֜ה אֶת ־בָּנָ֤יו וְ אֶת
־בֵּיתֹו֙ אַחֲרָ֔יו וְ שָֽׁמְרוּ֙
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
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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 f...
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For I know him, (i) that he will command his children and his
household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do
justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which...
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For I know him, that he will command his children and his household
after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and
judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he h...
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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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19._For I know him, that he will command his children_. The second
reason why God chooses to make Abraham a partaker of his counsel is,
because he foresees that this would not be done in vain, and wit...
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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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FOR I KNOW HIM,.... Not only by his omniscience, but with a special
knowledge, such as is accompanied with peculiar love and affection;
and so Jarchi says, it is expressive of love. God loved Abraham,...
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For I know him, that he will command his children and his household
after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and
judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he h...
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Gen. 18:18, 19. By these verses it is manifest -
(1.) That absolute promises already made may yet, in a sort, depend on
future conditions; for the promise here mentioned had been made
already absolut...
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_I know Abraham that he will command his children, and his household
after him_ This is a bright part of Abraham's character. He not only
_prayed_ with his family, but he _taught_ them, as a man of kn...
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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 Lord reveals his plan regarding Sodom...
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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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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
in...
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FOR I KNOW HIM; I know him to be such a one as I am now describing; or
I know this concerning him which now follows. Others, I love him, and
therefore cannot conceal this from him. Words of knowledge...
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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 18:19 known H3045 (H8804) that H834 command H6680 (H8762)
children H1121 household H1004 him H310 keep H8104 (H8804) way H1870
LORD H3068 do H6213 (H8800) righteousness H6666 justice H4941 LOR...
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Genesis 18:19
I. The vale of Sodom was a region blooming and smiling in all the
riches of nature; on every hand there was something to raise the
thoughts to the Creator. But amidst all this, what was...
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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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_For I know him, that he will command his children and his household
after him_
FAMILY RELIGION
I. THE LIGHT IN WHICH ABRAHAM APPEARS IN THIS PASSAGE; AND HOW HE WAS
QUALIFIED FOR THE DUTY HERE ASCR...
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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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CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 18:17. That thing which I do.] Which I purpose doing, or am
about to do.
GENESIS 18:19. FOR I KNOW HIM.] _Heb._ For I have known him. “It is
God’s _purpose_ with regard to A...
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EXPOSITION
GENESIS 18:16
AND THE MEN ROSE UP FROM THENCE,—Mamre (_vide supra_, Genesis
18:1)—AND LOOKED TOWARDS SODOM. Literally, _toward the face
_(Rosenmüller), or towards the plain (Keil), of Sod...
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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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For I. 2 Samuel 7:20 Psalms 1:6 Psalms 11:4 Psalms 34:15 John 10:14
John 21:17 2 Timothy 2:19 command. Genesis 17:23 Deuteronomy 4:9
Deuteron
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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...
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I know Abraham that he will command his children, and his household
after him — This is a bright part of Abraham's character. He not
only prayed with his family, but he taught them, as a man of
knowle...