Bible Verse Lookup
Gen 18:1
Chapter 18
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Abraham’s Visitors
The LORD appeared to Abraham near the oaks of Mamre. Abraham was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day
The LORD appeared to Abraham near the oaks of Mamre. Abraham was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day
Commentaries
Abraham’s Visitors.
In the context of a vision the Lord shared with Abraham, we find the reaffirmation of the promise of a son to Abraham and his wife, Sarah. The frequency with which this promise is repeated and the contexts in which it is made highlight the diversity of traditions concerning the origins of Abraham’s descendants. This is illustrated by repetitions and, at times, even apparent contradictions. For instance, in 17:17, we learn that Abraham laughs at the promise of a son at his age, while in 18:12, it is Sarah who laughs.