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Verse Genesis 18:5. _I WILL FETCH A MORSEL OF BREAD_] This was the
_third_ requisite, and is introduced in its proper order; as eating
immediately after exertion or fatigue is very unwholesome. The st...
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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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BREAD. Figure of speech _Synecdoche_ (of Species), App-6, put for food
in general....
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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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A MORSEL OF BREAD— He promises little, and performs much; a true
model of liberality. Under _bread_ is comprehended here, as in many
other places, _food_ or eatables in general. _For therefore are you...
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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 I WILL FETCH A MORSEL OF BREAD, AND COMFORT YE YOUR HEARTS; AFTER
THAT YE SHALL PASS ON: FOR THEREFORE ARE YE COME TO YOUR SERVANT. AND
THEY SAID, SO DO, AS THOU HAST SAID._
For therefore are ye...
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18:5 yourselves; (c-11) Lit. 'strengthen your heart.'...
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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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COMFORT YE YOUR HEARTS. — Heb., _strengthen ye,_ the original
meaning of comfort, a word formed from the Latin _fortis_ = strong,
brave. The heart in Hebrew is the sum total of all the powers, mental...
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וְ אֶקְחָ֨ה פַת ־לֶ֜חֶם וְ סַעֲד֤וּ
לִבְּכֶם֙ אַחַ֣ר תַּעֲבֹ֔רוּ כִּֽי
־עַל ־כֵּ֥ן עֲבַרְתֶּ֖ם עַֽל...
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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 I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after
that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye (d) come to your servant.
And they said, So do, as thou hast said.
(d) As sent by God...
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_Therefore, Providence has directed you hither. Abraham promises but
little, and gives much, in the true spirit of generous hospitality.
(Calmet)_...
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And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and
gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.
Observe Abraham's liberality and hospitality. Isaiah 32:8; Hebrews
13:2....
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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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5._For therefore are ye come to your servant _He does not mean that
they had come designedly, or for the express purpose of seeking to be
entertained, as his guests; but he intimates that their coming...
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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 I WILL FETCH A MORSEL OF BREAD,.... A piece or a loaf of bread, as
De Dieu shows the word signifies; bread being put for all the
necessaries of life:
AND COMFORT YE YOUR HEARTS; eat to refresh yo...
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And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after
that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And
they said, So do, as thou hast said.
Ver. 5. _For therefore...
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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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Abraham welcomes the Lord and the Angels...
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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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COMFORT:
_ Heb._ stay
ARE YOU COME:
_ Heb._ you have passed...
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1-8 Abraham was waiting to entertain any weary traveller, for inns
were not to be met with as among us. While Abraham was thus sitting,
he saw three men coming. These were three heavenly beings in hu...
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THEREFORE ARE YE COME TO YOUR SERVANT; not that he saith or thought
that this was their design, but an effect of Divine Providence. The
meaning is, Therefore hath God directed you this way, that I mig...
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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 18:5 bring H3947 (H8799) morsel H6595 bread H3899 refresh
H5582 (H8798) hearts H3820 After H310 by H5674 (H8799) come H5674
(H8804) to H5921 servant H5650 said H1696 (H8765) Do H6213 (H8799)
s...
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‘And he said, “My lord, if now I have found favour in your sight,
pass not away I beg you from your servant. Let now a little water be
fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree....
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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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_He took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set
it before them_
THE DUTY OF HOSPITALITY
I. As A COMMON DUTY.
II. AS A DUTY OF PIETY. Thus viewed, all duties are ennobled.
1....
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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 18:1. In the plains of Mamre.] _Heb._ In the oaks, or in the
oak-grove of Mamre. “_Mamre_ was an ally of Abram, and under the
shade of his oak-grove the patriarch dwelt in the...
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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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And I. Judges 6:18 Judges 13:15 Matthew 6:11 bread. comfort. Heb.
stay. Judges 19:5 Psalms 104:15 Isaiah 3:1 are ye come. Heb. ye have
passed. Genesis 19:8 Genesis 33:10...