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Hospitality as an Act of Honor
Commentators explain that Abraham escorting his guests was a significant act of respect. While a common courtesy of the time, John Calvin suggests it was an act of "due honor" because Abraham now recognized their divine nature. This simple gesture serves as a model for showing honor and hospitality.
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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 18:16
19th Century
Bishop
The men ... looked toward Sodom.—This visitation of God combined mercy and love for Abraham, and through him for all mankind, with the pun…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:16
16th Century
Theologian
And the men rose up from thence. Moses again calls those men, whom he had openly declared to be angels. But he gives them the nam…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:16
17th Century
Pastor
And the men rose up from thence. From their seats at Abraham's table under the tree, all three of them.
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 18:16–22
17th Century
Minister
The two who are understood to be angels went toward Sodom. The one who is called Jehovah throughout the chapter remained with Abraham and would not…