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Who is 'My Lord'?
Commentators debate whether Abraham immediately recognized his visitor as God. Some scholars, like Albert Barnes, note that the Hebrew term 'Adonai' (My Lord) was marked by ancient scribes as a sacred name for God. Others, like Charles Ellicott, argue it was a standard term of respect for an honored guest, and Abraham was simply showing courtesy, unaware he was 'entertaining angels unawares' (Hebrews 13:2).
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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 18:3
19th Century
Bishop
My lord. —Hebrew ‘adonai, a term of simple respect, just as bowing towards the earth is exactly what an Arab sheikh would…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:3
16th Century
Theologian
Pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant. In asking so meekly, and even suppliantly, there is no doubt that Abraham does this, motivat…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:3
17th Century
Pastor
And said, my Lord
He addressed himself to one of them who appeared to him to be the greatest and most honourable, ei…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 18:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Abraham was waiting to entertain any weary traveler, because inns were not as commonly found then as they are for us. While Abraham was sitting the…