Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 18

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Genesis 18 . 1 , The Lord appears to Abraham , who entertains angels; Genesis 18 . 9 , Sarah is reproved for laughing at the promise of a son; Genesis 18 . 16 , The destruction of Sodom is revealed to Abraham; Genesis 18 . 23 , Abraham makes intercession for the inhabitants.

Genesis 18:1

Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent.

Genesis 18:1 · BSB

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and he sat In these #### Verses we have a delightful picture of genuine and primitive hospitality . avenerable father sits at the tent door , not only to enjoy the current of refreshing air , but that if he saw any weary and exhausted travellers , he might invite them to rest and refresh themselves during the heat of the day , and the same custom still continues in the east. It was not the custom , nor was there any necessity , for strangers to knock at the door , or to speak first , but to stand till they were invited.

Genesis 18:2

And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.

Genesis 18:2 · BSB

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Genesis 18:3

"My lord," said Abraham, "if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by.

Genesis 18:3 · BSB

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Genesis 18:4

Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.

Genesis 18:4 · BSB

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In those ancient times , shoes such as ours , were not in use; and the foot was protected only with sandals or soles , fastened round the foot with straps. It was , therefore , not only necessary from motives of cleanliness , but also a very great refreshment , in so hot a country , to get the feet washed at the end of a day's journey; and this is the first thing that Abraham proposes

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tree Rest in the shade was the second requisite for the refreshment of a weary traveller.

Genesis 18:5

And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant's way. After that, you may continue on your way." "Yes," they replied, "you may do as you have said."

Genesis 18:5 · BSB

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Heb. stay

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bread This was the third requisite , and is introduced in its proper order; as eating immediately after exertion or fatigue is very unwholesome.

Genesis 18:6

So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, "Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread."

Genesis 18:6 · BSB

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Make ready quickly Heb. hasten

Genesis 18:7

Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it.

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Genesis 18:8

Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate.

Genesis 18:8 · BSB

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Genesis 18:9

"Where is your wife Sarah?" they asked. "There, in the tent," he replied.

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Genesis 18:10

Then the LORD said, "I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!" Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.

Genesis 18:10 · BSB

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Genesis 18:11

And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.

Genesis 18:11 · BSB

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Genesis 18:12

So she laughed to herself, saying, "After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?"

Genesis 18:12 · BSB

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Genesis 18:13

And the LORD asked Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh and say, 'Can I really bear a child when I am old?'

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Genesis 18:14

Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son."

Genesis 18:14 · BSB

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Genesis 18:15

But Sarah was afraid, so she denied it and said, "I did not laugh." "No," replied the LORD, "but you did laugh."

Genesis 18:15 · BSB

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Genesis 18:16

When the men got up to leave, they looked out over Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them off.

Genesis 18:16 · BSB

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Genesis 18:17

And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?

Genesis 18:17 · BSB

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Genesis 18:18

Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed.

Genesis 18:18 · BSB

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Genesis 18:19

For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

Genesis 18:19 · BSB

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Genesis 18:20

Then the LORD said, "The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,

Genesis 18:20 · BSB

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Genesis 18:21

I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out.”

Genesis 18:21 · BSB

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This is spoken figuratively; and as the Jewish writers speak , according to the language of men. So eyes , ears , hands , and other members of the body are attributed to God , for effecting those things which men cannot accomplish without these members

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Genesis 18:22

And the two men turned away and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the LORD.

Genesis 18:22 · BSB

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The two , whom we suppose to have been created angels , departed at this time; and accordingly two entered Sodom at evening . while the one , called Jehovah throughout the chapter , continued with Abraham , who "stood yet before the Lord." . Scott

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Genesis 18:23

Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked?

Genesis 18:23 · BSB

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Genesis 18:24

What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there?

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Genesis 18:25

Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”

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Genesis 18:26

So the LORD replied, “If I find fifty righteous ones within the city of Sodom, on their account I will spare the whole place.”

Genesis 18:26 · BSB

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Genesis 18:27

Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—

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Genesis 18:28

suppose the fifty righteous ones lack five. Will You destroy the whole city for the lack of five?” He replied, “If I find forty-five there, I will not destroy it.”

Genesis 18:28 · BSB

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Genesis 18:29

Once again Abraham spoke to the LORD, “Suppose forty are found there?” He answered, “On account of the forty, I will not do it.”

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Genesis 18:30

Then Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak further. Suppose thirty are found there?” He replied, “If I find thirty there, I will not do it.”

Genesis 18:30 · BSB

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Genesis 18:31

And Abraham said, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord, suppose twenty are found there?” He answered, “On account of the twenty, I will not destroy it.”

Genesis 18:31 · BSB

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Genesis 18:32

Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answered, “On account of the ten, I will not destroy it.”

Genesis 18:32 · BSB

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Genesis 18:33

When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home.

Genesis 18:33 · BSB

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is the classical cross-reference layer — centuries of catchword parallels beneath the site’s quotations, allusions, and echoes. Every reference above also flows into the wider web of connections.

In the wider web15 threads
Intertextuality Pairs
Allusions John 5:22-23 → Genesis 18:25, 2 Peter 2:6-8 → Genesis 18:16-33, Jude 1:7 → Genesis 18:16-33, Genesis 18:18 → Genesis 12:3, Deuteronomy 26:5-10 → Genesis 18:18, Psalms 72:17 → Genesis 18:18
Echoes 3 John 1:5-8 → Genesis 18:2-8
Trajectories
Isaac (Child of Promise), Sarah (Mother of Promise), Theophanies (Pre-Incarnate Appearances of Christ)
Longitudinal Themes
Justice and Mercy, Mediation
Chiasms
Shaped Genesis 18:1–21:34, Genesis 18:9–15, Genesis 18:9–21:7
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