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One Remained: God Himself
Commentators unanimously explain that of the three visitors, two (identified as angels) departed for Sodom, while one remained. This remaining figure is explicitly identified as "the Lord" (Jehovah). This separation is crucial, as it sets the stage for a direct, personal conversation between Abraham and God Himself.
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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 18:22
19th Century
Bishop
Abraham still stood before the Lord (before Jehovah). —The two angels went on their way in form as men, towards Sodom, but the one…
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 18:22
16th Century
Theologian
But Abraham stood yet before the Lord. Moses first declares that the men proceeded onward, conveying the impression that, having finished …
John Gill
On Genesis 18:22
17th Century
Pastor
And the men turned their faces from that place From the place to which Abraham brought them on; these were only two of th…
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…