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God, the Perfect Judge
Commentators explain that God's statement, "I will go down now, and see," is spoken in human terms. It's not that the omniscient God needs to learn anything. Rather, He is demonstrating His perfect justice and patience. As scholars like Calvin and Gill note, this models for us that God does not punish rashly but investigates thoroughly, ensuring His judgment is righteous and fair, setting an example for all earthly judges.
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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 18:21
19th Century
Bishop
I will go down. —God examines before he punishes (see Note on Genesis 11:5) with the same care and personal inspection as the most…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 18:20–22
19th Century
Preacher
He was in no hurry to close that blessed interview; when he had once come into the Lord's immediate presence, he lingered there.
Those who ar…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 18:21
16th Century
Theologian
I will go down now. Since this was a notable example of the wrath of God, which He intends to be remembered through all ages, and to which…
John Gill
On Genesis 18:21
17th Century
Pastor
I will go down now The Son of God in an human form now with Abraham, who proposes to go from the place where he was, whic…
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…