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A Godly Household
Commentators unanimously see a direct link between Abraham's friendship with God and his commitment to leading his family. God entrusts His secrets to Abraham because He knows Abraham will "command his children and his household" in God's ways. Scholars like Spurgeon see this as a model for the "little church in each man's house," emphasizing that family discipleship is a foundational duty for those who walk with God.
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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 18:19
19th Century
Bishop
For I know him, that he will. —This translation has most of the Versions in its favor and means that Abraham’s good condu…
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 …
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John Calvin
On Genesis 18:19
16th Century
Theologian
For I know him, that he will command his children. The second reason why God chooses to make Abraham a sharer in His counsel is because He…
John Gill
On Genesis 18:19
17th Century
Pastor
For I know him: Not only by his omniscience, but with a special knowledge, such as is accompanied with peculiar love and …
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…