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A Model of Hospitality
Commentators universally praise Abraham's immediate and generous hospitality. He ran to meet unknown travelers, offering them rest and respect. This act, done without knowing they were heavenly beings, is highlighted as a prime example of charity and is linked by scholars to the New Testament encouragement to "entertain strangers, for by so doing some have entertained angels unawares" (Hebrews 13:2).
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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 18:2
19th Century
Bishop
Three men. —Jewish commentators explain the number by saying that, as no angel might execute more than one commission at a time, o…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:2
16th Century
Theologian
And, lo, three men stood by him. Before Moses proceeds to his principal subject, he describes to us the hospitality of the holy man. He ca…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:2
17th Century
Pastor
And he lifted up his eyes and looked
To see if he could observe any passengers coming that way:
a…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 18:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Abraham was waiting to entertain any weary traveler, because inns were not as commonly found then as they are for us. While Abraham was sitting the…