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Obedience and Intimacy
Multiple commentators note that this intimate, friendly visit from God follows directly after Abraham's obedience in the covenant of circumcision. Scholars suggest this timing is significant, showing that Abraham's faithfulness opened the door for a deeper, more personal fellowship with God. This illustrates a principle that obedience can lead to greater intimacy with the Lord.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 18:1–33
18th Century
Theologian
- השׂתחיה vayı̂śtachû “bow,” or bend the body as a sign of respect to God or man. The attitude varies from a slight inclinati…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 18:1
19th Century
Bishop
And the Lord (Jehovah) appeared to him.—No new section could begin in this way, but evidently this is a continuation of t…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:1
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord appeared unto him. It is uncertain whether Moses says that God afterwards appeared again to Abraham, or whether, returning to…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:1
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre
That is, to Abraham; and very likely this appearance of God wa…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 18:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Abraham was waiting to entertain any weary traveler, because inns were not as commonly found then as they are for us. While Abraham was sitting the…