Genesis 18:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: ”

Genesis 18:3 - 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 18:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And said, My (b) Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: (b) Speaking to the one who appeared to be most majestic, for he thought they were men.
Genesis 18:3 - 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 18:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

LORD . Jehovah, not Adonai. See App-32. But plural throughout Genesis 19 of the two.
Genesis 18:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. Pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant In asking thus meekly, and even suppliantly, there is no doubt that Abraham does it, moved by the reason which I have stated. For if he had sl...
Genesis 18:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: And said, My Lord, etc. - The word is אדני Adonai, not יהוה Yehovah, for as yet Abraham did n...
Genesis 18:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

My Lord, if now, &c.— It follows from the manner of Abraham's address, that one of these three persons appeared the principal; though it is probable that, at first sight, he took them for mere...
Genesis 18:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: My Lord. The person addressed by Abraham was pitched upon, as it would seem, from som...
Genesis 18:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Genesis 18:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

My lord. — Heb. ‘donai, a term of simple respect, just as the bowing towards the earth is exactly what an Arab sheik would do now to a passing traveller. Abraham’s conduct is marked by all that s...
Genesis 18:3 - 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 18:3 - 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 18:3 - 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 18:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: I beg the Reader to remark with me, the change of person in this verse to the former. There...
Genesis 18:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And said, my Lord ,.... He addressed himself to one of them who appeared to him to be the greatest and most honourable, either by the appearance of his countenance, or by his dress, or by the situat...
Genesis 18:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: Ver. 3. My Lord. ] He directs his speech to one of them, in whom appeared to be most majes...
Genesis 18:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And he said, My Lord He addressed himself to one of the three, who seemed to have the pre-eminence, probably because of some peculiar majesty which appeared in his countenance, or the respect which...
Genesis 18:3 - 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 18:3 - 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 18:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He directeth his speech to one, who, by the majesty of his countenance, and the respect which the other two showed him, seemed to be the chief of them.
Genesis 18:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘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....
Genesis 18:3 - 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 18:3 - 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 18:3 - 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 18:3 - 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 18:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Abraham welcomes the Lord and the Angels
Genesis 18:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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Genesis 18:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Genesis 18:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 18:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 18:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 18:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 18:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 18:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 18:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 18:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 18:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 18:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 18:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 18:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 18:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge