And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;
Ver. 17. Shall I hide from Abraham?] My bosom friend. He shall be both of God's court, and his council. His "secret is with them that fear him". Psa 25:14 The kings of Israel had some one courtier, called the king's friend by a specialty, to whom they imparted arcana imperii, state secrets. Such an office had Abraham about God, who calls him "Abraham my friend." See what our Saviour saith to all his, John 15:15. "This honour have all his saints."