Genesis 18:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; Shall I hide from Abraham - That is, I will not hide. A common mode of speech in Scripture - a question asked when an affirmative is designed. Do men gather grapes of thorns? Men do not gather grapes of thorns, etc.

Genesis 18:17

17 And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;