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Appeal to God's Own Nature
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon highlight that Abraham's prayer is powerful because it is not an attempt to instruct God, but an appeal based on God's unchangeable character. Abraham reasons from the firm belief that the 'Judge of all the earth' must act justly. This teaches believers that one of the most effective forms of prayer is to appeal to God's own righteousness and promises, reminding Him of who He has revealed Himself to be.
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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 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…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:25
16th Century
Theologian
Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? He does not here teach God His duty, as if anyone should say to a judge, ‘See what your off…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:25
17th Century
Pastor
That be far from you to do after this manner He represents it as a thing unbecoming your divine Majesty, and contrary to …
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…