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Genesis 18:9
Genesis 18:9
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his cheerful obedience to the law of circumcision. Here is, I. The…Genesis 18 — OverviewGenesis 18 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 18:1, The Lord appears to Abraham, who entertains angels; Genesis 18:9, Sarah is reproved for laughing at the promise of a son; Genesis 18:16, The destruction of Sodom is revealed to Abraham; Genesis 18:23,…Genesis 18 — OverviewGenesis 18 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnother appearance of God to Abraham is here recorded; three persons are seen by him in an human form, whom he kindly invites to stop with him, and generously entertains them, Ge 18:1; they inquire concerning Sarah his…Genesis 18:1-15Genesis 18:1-15 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONGenesis 18:1-15Genesis 18:1-15 · The Pulpit CommentaryNoontide at, Mamre, or angels' visits.
I. THE ARRIVAL OF THE STRANGERS.
1. The appearance they presented. Seemingly three men, they were in reality three angels, or, more correctly, Jehovah accompanied by two…Genesis 18:1-15Genesis 18:1-15 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe theophany at Mamre.
I. THE DIVINE VISIT TO THE PATRIARCH.
1. A remarkable proof of the Divine condescension.
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