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The men turned from there, and went toward Sodom, but Abraham stood yet before Yahweh.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
19th Century
Anglican
Abraham still stood before the Lord (before Jehovah). —The two angels went on their way in form as men, towards Sodom, but the one…
Baptist
He was in no hurry to close that blessed interview; when he had once come into the Lord's immediate presence, he lingered there.
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16th Century
Protestant
But Abraham stood yet before the Lord. Moses first declares that the men proceeded onward, conveying the impression that, having finished …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the men turned their faces from that place From the place to which Abraham brought them on; these were only two of th…
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…
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