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God Knows Our Hidden Doubts
All commentators affirm that the speaker is 'the Lord' (Jehovah), a divine Person. His divinity is proven by His omniscience—He knew Sarah laughed secretly within the tent. This reveals that the visitor was God Himself, who sees beyond physical actions and into the hidden thoughts and doubts of the heart.
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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…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:13
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said. Because the majesty of God had now been manifested in the angels, Moses expressly mentions His Name. We have previously…
John Gill
On Genesis 18:13
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to Abraham
This discovers who the person was that had been conversing with Abraham, that he was a …
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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…