Genesis 18:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. ”

Genesis 18:9 - 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 18:9 - 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 18:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Where, &c. Translate "And as to Sarah thy wife... and he [interrupting] said, Lo! [she is] in the tent". See App-31.
Genesis 18:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

9. Where is Sarah? Hitherto God permitted Abraham to discharge an obvious duty. But, having given him the opportunity of exercising charity, God now begins to manifest himself in his angels....
Genesis 18:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.
Genesis 18:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. An enquiry about his wife, so surprising in strangers, the subject of conversation, and the announced fulfill...
Genesis 18:9 - 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 18:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

They said. — But in Genesis 18:10 “he said,” and in Genesis 18:13 ; Genesis 18:17 ; Genesis 18:20 , &c, “the Lord (Jehovah) said.” The messenger speaks as one with Jehovah, or as being His...
Genesis 18:9 - 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 18:9 - 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 18:9 - 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 18:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? Here the speaker is expressly called Jehovah; so in Genesis 18:17 and following v...
Genesis 18:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And they said unto him, where [is] Sarah thy wife ?.... One of them put the question; and so the Septuagint version renders it, "and he said unto him", the principal of them, whom Abraham at first a...
Genesis 18:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And they said unto him, Where [is] Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. Ver. 9. Behold, in the tent. ] David compares a good woman to the vines upon the walls of the house, because sh...
Genesis 18:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Where is Sarah thy wife? By naming her, they gave intimation to Abraham, that though they seemed strangers, yet they well knew him and his family: by inquiring after her, they showed a kind concern...
Genesis 18:9 - 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 18:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

9 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. 10 And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wi...
Genesis 18:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

They said unto him, i.e. one of them, in the name of all, said; which he did not for his own satisfaction, for he who knew her name knew also where she was, but to give occasion for the following d...
Genesis 18:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And they said to him, “Where is Sarah, your wife?” And he said, “Why, in the tent.” The question is still from the impersonal ‘they'. Abraham knows they are important but is not yet aware of the O...
Genesis 18:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 18:9 . In the tent.] In the women’s apartments. Genesis 18:10 . I will certainly return unto thee. ] Heb. Returning I will return. An emphatic form of affirmation....
Genesis 18:9 - 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 18:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, Which am old? The conflict between fear and faith I. THE THINGS PROMISED SO FAITH ARE DIFFICULT OF RELIEF. 1. It is neces...
Genesis 18:9 - 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 18:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And they said unto him, Where is Sarah, thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.
Genesis 18:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Where. Genesis 4:9 in. Genesis 24:67 Genesis 31:33 Titus 2:5
Genesis 18:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Where is Sarah thy wife? — By naming her, they gave intimation to Abraham, that tho' they seemed strangers, yet they well knew him and his family: by enquiring after her, they shewed a kind concern...

Genesis 18:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Genesis 18:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 18:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 18:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 18:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 18:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 18:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 18:9 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 18:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 18:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 18:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 18:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 18:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 18:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 18:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 18:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes