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God's Friend and Confidant
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a profound statement about friendship with God. God's question, "Shall I hide from Abraham...?" is rhetorical. He is choosing to treat Abraham not as a mere servant, but as a friend and confidant by sharing His divine plans. This reveals the level of intimacy God desires with those who are faithful to Him.
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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 Spurgeon
On Genesis 18:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all …
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:17
16th Century
Theologian
Shall I hide from Abraham? Since God here consults, as if about a doubtful matter, He does it for the sake of people; for He had already d…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:17
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said Either to Abraham himself, so leading on to what he was about to make known to him; and without supposi…
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…