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A Pattern for Prayer
Commentators like Matthew Henry highlight this exchange as the first solemn prayer recorded in the Bible. It serves as a powerful example for believers, teaching us to feel deep compassion for sinners and to pray earnestly for our friends, families, and neighborhoods. Abraham's boldness, coupled with his humility, shows us how to approach God on behalf of others.
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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 18:31–32
19th Century
Preacher
He went no farther than to plead that Sodom might be spared if ten righteous persons could be found in it. I have heard some say that it was a pity…
John Gill
On Genesis 18:31
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto
the Lord (See Gill on Genesis 18:27):
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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…