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God's Universal Justice
Commentators explain that God's departure was not to avoid Abraham's pleas, but because the purpose of their communion was fulfilled. This interaction was meant to reveal God's perfect justice and to show that His authority and mercy extend to all people, including Gentiles like those in Sodom, not just the family of Abraham.
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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 18:33
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord (Jehovah) went his way. —Not to avoid further insistence, for Abraham had ended his entreaty, and obtain…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 18:33
19th Century
Preacher
We know that the angels went down to Sodom, where they were received by Lot, and maliciously treated by the Sodomites. We will continue our reading…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:33
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord went his way, as soon as he had left communing
with Abraham
It is great …
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…