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Growing Bolder in Prayer
Commentators note that Abraham, encouraged by God's previous gracious answer, grows bolder in his requests. Charles Spurgeon observes that 'pleading men grow bolder and braver.' This teaches that as we experience God's willingness to listen, our faith and confidence in prayer can increase, allowing us to approach Him with greater persistence.
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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 18:29
17th Century
Pastor
And he spoke [to him] yet again, and said
Being encouraged by such a gracious answer: Perhaps there sh…
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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…