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Boldness in Prayer Grows
Commentators note that Abraham begins his negotiation cautiously, asking God to spare the city for 45 righteous people, a small step down from 50. This gradual approach shows a humble start, but as Charles Spurgeon highlights, pleading with God builds our confidence. Familiarity with God can make us braver and bolder in our requests over time.
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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 Gill
On Genesis 18:28
17th Century
Pastor
Perhaps five were lacking of the fifty righteous ,
&c.] Or there should be but forty five; for Abraham perceived, by…
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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…