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Humility in God's Presence
Commentators explain that Abraham's self-description as "dust and ashes" is not mere politeness but a profound realization of his own mortality and lowliness in the presence of God. John Calvin notes that the closer a person draws to God's glory, the more they are stripped of self-importance and recognize their true, humble state.
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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 18:26–30
19th Century
Preacher
This time the patriarch has advanced by ten; before, it was by fives. Pleading men grow bolder and braver in their requests. A man who is very fami…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:27
16th Century
Theologian
Which am but dust and ashes. Abraham speaks in this way for the sake of obtaining pardon. For what is mortal man when compared with God? H…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:27
17th Century
Pastor
And Abraham answered and said
In a very humble and modest manner, encouraged by the answer given him: be…
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…