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The Promise-Giver is God
Commentators stress that the speaker is the Lord Himself. His use of "I will certainly return" is a statement of divine authority, not a messenger's report. His supernatural knowledge of Sarah's hidden laughter, as noted by multiple scholars, served as undeniable proof of His divine identity and the power behind the promise.
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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 18:10
19th Century
Bishop
According to the time of life. —Hebrew, according to the living time. It is evident from Genesis 18:14, and [Reference 2 …
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:10
16th Century
Theologian
I will certainly return to you. Jerome translates it as ‘I will return, life attending me:’ as if God, speaking as humans do, had said, ‘I…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:10
17th Century
Pastor
And he said
The same that put the question, Jehovah himself, as appears by what follows: I will certainl…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 18:9–15
17th Century
Minister
"'Where is Sarah your wife?' was asked. Note the answer: 'In the tent.' She was close by, in her proper place, occupied with her household concerns…