Genesis 18:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

- 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 pro...
Genesis 18:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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....
Genesis 18:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4. plains . among the oaks of Mamre. Compare Genesis 13:18 ; Genesis 14:13 , and Genesis 18:8 . sat . was sitting.
Genesis 18:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. And the Lord appeared unto him It is uncertain whether Moses says, that God afterwards appeared again unto Abraham; or whether, reverting to the previous history, he here introduces other...
Genesis 18:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; And the Lord appeared - See note on Genesis 15:1 . Sat in the tent door - For the purpose...
Genesis 18:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And the Lord appeared unto him, &c.— We have here an account of another appearance of the Lord Jehovah to Abraham; who came attended, as it seems most probable, by two angels, and in a human...
Genesis 18:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; The Lord appeared. This chapter records another manifestation of the divine presence...
Genesis 18:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

In the plains of Mamre] RV 'by the oaks of Mamre,' i.e. Hebron: cp. Genesis 13:18 .
Genesis 18:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

XVIII. VISIT OF ANGELS TO ABRAHAM AT MAMRE; AND OVERTHROW OF SODOM. (1) And the Lord (Jehovah) appeared unto him. — No new section could begin in this way, but evidently this is a continuation o...
Genesis 18:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

ABRAHAM'S INTERCESSION FOR SODOM Genesis 18:1-33 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 o...
Genesis 18:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Abraham Entertains Heavenly Visitors Genesis 18:1-15 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 l...
Genesis 18:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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 o...
Genesis 18:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS. In this Chapter, we have the account of another revelation of the divine will, which God was pleased to make to Abraham. The subject of the conversation is also recorded, and the hospitabl...
Genesis 18:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre ,.... That is, to Abraham; and very likely this appearance of God was quickly after the affair of the circumcision, to show his approbation of h...
Genesis 18:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; Ver. 1. And the Lord appeared unto him. ] 1. Ut proeludium incarnationis . 2. Ex philan...
Genesis 18:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This appearance of God to Abraham seems to have had in it more of freedom and familiarity, and less of grandeur and majesty, than those we have hitherto read of, and therefore more resembles that gre...
Genesis 18:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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 wh...
Genesis 18:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Abraham's Interview with the Angels. B. C. 1898. 1 And the L ORD appeared unto him in t...
Genesis 18:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

GENESIS CHAPTER 18 The Lord appears to Abraham, Genesis 18:1 . He sees three men, Genesis 18:2 ; invites them, Genesis 18:3-5 . They accept it, Genesis 18:5 . He prepares for them a cal...
Genesis 18:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Abraham Pleads for Sodom and Gomorrah - the Destruction ( Genesis 18:1 to Genesis 19:38 ). Genesis 18:1 ‘And Yahweh appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre as he sat in the tent door on the hea...
Genesis 18:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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...
Genesis 18:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

tent Compare ( Genesis 19:1 ). For significance of Abraham's tent, ( Hebrews 11:9 ); ( Hebrews 11:10 ).
Genesis 18:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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,...
Genesis 18:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

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....
Genesis 18:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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, David...
Genesis 18:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains, that is, the groves of terebinths, the oaks of Canaan, of Mamre, the Amorite, at Hebron. This was the sixth visit, or appearance, of the Lord to His serv...
Genesis 18:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

appeared. Genesis 15:1 Genesis 17:1-3 Genesis 17:22 Genesis 26:2 Genesis 48:3 Exodus 4:1 2 Chronicles 1:7 Acts 7:2 Mamre. Genesis 13:18 Genesis 14:13 and he sat.
Genesis 18:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

This appearance of God to Abraham seems to have had in it more of freedom and familiarity, and less of grandeur and majesty, than those we have hitherto read of, and therefore more resembles that g...

Genesis 18:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Genesis 18:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 18:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 18:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 18:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 18:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 18:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 18:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 18:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 18:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

Genesis 18:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 18:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 18:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 18:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 18:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 18:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes