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A Model for Prayer
Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill highlight that Abraham "drew near," signifying an intimate and bold approach to God in prayer. He used this privileged access not for personal gain, but to intercede for others, even the wicked. This serves as a powerful model for believers to approach God with confidence and compassion, using their relationship with Him to pray for their communities.
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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 18:23
19th Century
Bishop
Abraham drew near. —As Jewish commentators remark, this word is especially used of prayer, and Abraham’s intercession is …
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 18:23–25
19th Century
Preacher
And said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy a…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 18:23
16th Century
Theologian
Will you also destroy the righteous with the wicked? It is certain that when God chastises the body of a people, He often involves the goo…
John Gill
On Genesis 18:23
17th Century
Pastor
And Abraham drew near To the Lord; he approached nearer to him, to have more close and intimate conversation with him on …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 18:23–33
17th Century
Minister
Here is the first solemn prayer on record in the Bible; and it is a prayer for the sparing of Sodom. Abraham prayed earnestly that Sodom might be s…