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Genesis 18:1 (show verse)
Now the Lord appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, while he was sitting at the tent door in the heat of the day.
Abraham » Angels appear to
Appearances » Outward » Of God
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
God » Ability of » Appearances of
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Meteorology » Heat
Tent » By abraham
Tents » Were pitched » Under trees
Tents » Custom of sitting and standing at the door of
Travelers » Generally rested at noon
Trees » The jews » Often pitched their tents under
Appearances » Outward » Of God
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
God » Ability of » Appearances of
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Meteorology » Heat
Tent » By abraham
Tents » Were pitched » Under trees
Tents » Custom of sitting and standing at the door of
Travelers » Generally rested at noon
Trees » The jews » Often pitched their tents under
Genesis 18:2 (show verse)
When he lifted up his eyes and looked, behold, three men were standing opposite him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth,
Abraham » Angels appear to
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Guest » Salutations to
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Manners » Obeisance to strangers
Salutations » By bowing
Salutations » Antiquity of
Travelers » Strangers civil to
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To abraham
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Guest » Salutations to
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Manners » Obeisance to strangers
Salutations » By bowing
Salutations » Antiquity of
Travelers » Strangers civil to
Genesis 18:3 (show verse)
and said, “My Lord, if now I have found favor in Your sight, please do not pass Your servant by.
Abraham » Angels appear to
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Servants » The term often used to express humility
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Travelers » Generally rested at noon
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Servants » The term often used to express humility
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Travelers » Generally rested at noon
Genesis 18:4 (show verse)
Please let a little water be brought and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree;
Ablution » Of the feet
Ablution » Cleanliness » Examples of
Abraham » Angels appear to
Cleanliness » Examples of
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Entertainments » Guests at » Had their feet washed when they came a distance
Feet » Of strangers and travellers washed
Guests » Hospitality to » Washing the feet of
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Social life » Guests advices to » Washing the feet of
Tents » Were pitched » Under trees
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Trees » The jews » Often pitched their tents under
Trees » Afford an agreeable shade in eastern countries during the heat of the day
Washing » Of feet
Water » Was used by jews » For washing the person
Ablution » Cleanliness » Examples of
Abraham » Angels appear to
Cleanliness » Examples of
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Entertainments » Guests at » Had their feet washed when they came a distance
Feet » Of strangers and travellers washed
Guests » Hospitality to » Washing the feet of
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Social life » Guests advices to » Washing the feet of
Tents » Were pitched » Under trees
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Trees » The jews » Often pitched their tents under
Trees » Afford an agreeable shade in eastern countries during the heat of the day
Washing » Of feet
Water » Was used by jews » For washing the person
Genesis 18:5 (show verse)
and I will bring a piece of bread, that you may refresh yourselves; after that you may go on, since you have visited your servant.” And they said, “So do, as you have said.”
Abraham » Angels appear to
Bread » General references to
Bread » The principal food used by the ancients
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Bread
Food » Articles of » Bread
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Bread » General references to
Bread » The principal food used by the ancients
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Bread
Food » Articles of » Bread
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Genesis 18:6 (show verse)
So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Quickly, prepare three measures of fine flour, knead it and make bread cakes.”
Abraham » Angels appear to
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Baking
Bread » Baking of
Bread » How prepared » Kneaded
Bread » Was kneaded
Bread » Was baked » On hearths
Bread » How prepared » On hearths
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Entertainments » Preparations made for
Food » List of articles » Bread
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Measure » A seah, about a peck and a half
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Victuals » List of articles » Bread
Wife » Domestic duties of
Woman » Often engaged in » Domestic employments
Women » Domestic duties of
Women » Cooked
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Baking
Bread » Baking of
Bread » How prepared » Kneaded
Bread » Was kneaded
Bread » Was baked » On hearths
Bread » How prepared » On hearths
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Entertainments » Preparations made for
Food » List of articles » Bread
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Measure » A seah, about a peck and a half
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Victuals » List of articles » Bread
Wife » Domestic duties of
Woman » Often engaged in » Domestic employments
Women » Domestic duties of
Women » Cooked
Genesis 18:7 (show verse)
Abraham also ran to the herd, and took a tender and choice calf and gave it to the servant, and he hurried to prepare it.
Abraham » Angels appear to
Animals » Names of » Calves
Calves » Eaten in the patriarchal age
Calves » Names of
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
the Diet of the jews » In patriarchal age
Entertainments » Preparations made for
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Oxen » Young of, considered a great delicacy
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Animals » Names of » Calves
Calves » Eaten in the patriarchal age
Calves » Names of
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
the Diet of the jews » In patriarchal age
Entertainments » Preparations made for
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Oxen » Young of, considered a great delicacy
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Genesis 18:8 (show verse)
He took curds and milk and the calf which he had prepared, and placed it before them; and he was standing by them under the tree as they ate.
Abraham » Angels appear to
Calves » Eaten in the patriarchal age
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
the Diet of the jews » Men and women did not partake of, together
Eating » The host acting as waiter
Entertainments » Served often by members of the family
Feasts » Host served
Food » Articles of » Men and women did not partake together
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Manners » Standing while guests eat
Milk » Used for food
Milk » Used as food by the jews
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Calves » Eaten in the patriarchal age
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
the Diet of the jews » Men and women did not partake of, together
Eating » The host acting as waiter
Entertainments » Served often by members of the family
Feasts » Host served
Food » Articles of » Men and women did not partake together
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Manners » Standing while guests eat
Milk » Used for food
Milk » Used as food by the jews
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Genesis 18:9 (show verse)
Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” And he said, “There, in the tent.”
Abraham » Angels appear to
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
the Diet of the jews » Men and women did not partake of, together
Food » Articles of » Men and women did not partake together
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Woman » Generally lived in a separated apartment or tent
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
the Diet of the jews » Men and women did not partake of, together
Food » Articles of » Men and women did not partake together
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Woman » Generally lived in a separated apartment or tent
Genesis 18:10 (show verse)
He said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year; and behold, Sarah your wife will have a son.” And Sarah was listening at the tent door, which was behind him.
Abraham » Angels appear to
Children » Promised to parents » Births foretold
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Children » Promised to parents » Births foretold
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Genesis 18:11 (show verse)
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing.
Abraham » Angels appear to
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Menstruation » Cessation
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Menstruation » Cessation
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Genesis 18:12 (show verse)
Sarah laughed to herself, saying, “After I have become old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”
Abraham » Angels appear to
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Derision » Instances of » Sarah, when the angels gave her the promise of a child
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Miracles » Catalogue of » The conception of isaac
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Sarah » Again disbelieves God's promise
Woman » Submissive and respectful to husbands
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Derision » Instances of » Sarah, when the angels gave her the promise of a child
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Miracles » Catalogue of » The conception of isaac
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Sarah » Again disbelieves God's promise
Woman » Submissive and respectful to husbands
Genesis 18:13 (show verse)
And the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, saying, ‘Shall I indeed bear a child, when I am so old?’
Abraham » Angels appear to
Children » Were named » From remarkable events
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Sarah » Again disbelieves God's promise
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Sarah » Lies
Children » Were named » From remarkable events
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Sarah » Again disbelieves God's promise
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Sarah » Lies
Genesis 18:14 (show verse)
Abraham » Angels appear to
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
God » Nothing being too difficult for the lord God
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Power » Of God » Nothing too difficult for
God, Power of » Nothing too hard for
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Sarah » Again disbelieves God's promise
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Sarah » Lies
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
God » Nothing being too difficult for the lord God
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Power » Of God » Nothing too difficult for
God, Power of » Nothing too hard for
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Sarah » Again disbelieves God's promise
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Sarah » Lies
Genesis 18:15 (show verse)
Sarah denied it however, saying, “I did not laugh”; for she was afraid. And He said, “No, but you did laugh.”
Abraham » Angels appear to
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Falsehood » Instances of » Sarah » To the angels, denying her derisive laugh of unbelief
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Lying » Exemplified » Sarah
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Sarah » Again disbelieves God's promise
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Sarah » Lies
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Falsehood » Instances of » Sarah » To the angels, denying her derisive laugh of unbelief
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Lying » Exemplified » Sarah
Mamre » A plain near hebron » Entertains three angels, and is promised a son
Sarah » Also called sarai » Her miraculous conception of isaac
Sarah » Again disbelieves God's promise
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Sarah » Lies
Genesis 18:16 (show verse)
Then the men rose up from there, and looked down toward Sodom; and Abraham was walking with them to send them off.
Genesis 18:17 (show verse)
Genesis 18:18 (show verse)
since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed?
Genesis 18:19 (show verse)
For I have chosen him, so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has spoken about him.”
Abraham » Piety of
Business life » Employers » good examples
Business life » Employers » Good
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Devout fathers » Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family
Families » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Family » Religion of the
Family » Government of
Family » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Fathers » Good Fathers » Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family
Justice » Saints should » Teach others to do
Master » Good master, instances of » Abraham
Masters' » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Parents » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Patriarchal government » Vested in the heads of families
Sodom » Abraham's intercession for
Business life » Employers » good examples
Business life » Employers » Good
Condescension of God » Enters into covenant with abraham
Devout fathers » Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family
Families » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Family » Religion of the
Family » Government of
Family » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Fathers » Good Fathers » Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family
Justice » Saints should » Teach others to do
Master » Good master, instances of » Abraham
Masters' » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Parents » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Patriarchal government » Vested in the heads of families
Sodom » Abraham's intercession for
Genesis 18:20 (show verse)
And the Lord said, “The outcry of Sodom and Gomorrah is indeed great, and their sin is exceedingly grave.
Genesis 18:21 (show verse)
I will go down now, and see if they have done entirely according to its outcry, which has come to Me; and if not, I will know.”
Genesis 18:22 (show verse)
Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was still standing before the Lord.
Genesis 18:23 (show verse)
Abraham came near and said, “Will You indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked?
Abraham » Called the father of the faithful, characteristics of » Mighty in prayer
Abraham » His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in sodom
Ask » Prayer
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Condescension of God » Indulges abraham's intercession for sodom
Curiosity » Instances of » Of abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous people who lived in sodom
Destruction » Who shall not be destroyed
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
Importunity » Select readings
intercession » Additional instances of » Abraham » In behalf of sodom
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For sodom
Prayer » Exemplified by abraham in his inquiry concerning sodom
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham
Presumption » Instances of » Abraham, in questioning about sodom
Privileges of saints » Interceding for others
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abraham
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Sodom » Abraham's intercession for
United prayer » Select readings
Unwise prayers » Select readings
The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Abraham » His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in sodom
Ask » Prayer
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Condescension of God » Indulges abraham's intercession for sodom
Curiosity » Instances of » Of abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous people who lived in sodom
Destruction » Who shall not be destroyed
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
Importunity » Select readings
intercession » Additional instances of » Abraham » In behalf of sodom
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For sodom
Prayer » Exemplified by abraham in his inquiry concerning sodom
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham
Presumption » Instances of » Abraham, in questioning about sodom
Privileges of saints » Interceding for others
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abraham
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Sodom » Abraham's intercession for
United prayer » Select readings
Unwise prayers » Select readings
The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Genesis 18:24 (show verse)
Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will You indeed sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous who are in it?
Abraham » Called the father of the faithful, characteristics of » Mighty in prayer
Abraham » His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in sodom
Ask » Prayer
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Cities » General references to
Condescension of God » Indulges abraham's intercession for sodom
Curiosity » Instances of » Of abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous people who lived in sodom
Destruction » Who shall not be destroyed
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
Importunity » Select readings
intercession » Additional instances of » Abraham » In behalf of sodom
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For sodom
Prayer » Exemplified by abraham in his inquiry concerning sodom
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham
Presumption » Instances of » Abraham, in questioning about sodom
Privileges of saints » Interceding for others
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abraham
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Sodom » Abraham's intercession for
United prayer » Select readings
Unwise prayers » Select readings
The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Abraham » His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in sodom
Ask » Prayer
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Cities » General references to
Condescension of God » Indulges abraham's intercession for sodom
Curiosity » Instances of » Of abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous people who lived in sodom
Destruction » Who shall not be destroyed
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
Importunity » Select readings
intercession » Additional instances of » Abraham » In behalf of sodom
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For sodom
Prayer » Exemplified by abraham in his inquiry concerning sodom
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham
Presumption » Instances of » Abraham, in questioning about sodom
Privileges of saints » Interceding for others
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abraham
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Sodom » Abraham's intercession for
United prayer » Select readings
Unwise prayers » Select readings
The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Genesis 18:25 (show verse)
Far be it from You to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?”
Abraham » Called the father of the faithful, characteristics of » Mighty in prayer
Abraham » His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in sodom
Ask » Prayer
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Condescension of God » Indulges abraham's intercession for sodom
Curiosity » Instances of » Of abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous people who lived in sodom
Destruction » Who shall not be destroyed
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
God » Impartiality of » Judge, at the great day
Importunity » Select readings
intercession » Additional instances of » Abraham » In behalf of sodom
Judge » God as
God, Justice of » Exhibited in » His judgments
Names » Of God the father » Judge
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For sodom
Prayer » Exemplified by abraham in his inquiry concerning sodom
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham
Presumption » Instances of » Abraham, in questioning about sodom
Privileges of saints » Interceding for others
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abraham
Righteousness » Saints » Characterized by
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Sodom » Abraham's intercession for
the future » The judge, at the great day » God as
United prayer » Select readings
Unwise prayers » Select readings
The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Abraham » His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in sodom
Ask » Prayer
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Condescension of God » Indulges abraham's intercession for sodom
Curiosity » Instances of » Of abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous people who lived in sodom
Destruction » Who shall not be destroyed
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
God » Impartiality of » Judge, at the great day
Importunity » Select readings
intercession » Additional instances of » Abraham » In behalf of sodom
Judge » God as
God, Justice of » Exhibited in » His judgments
Names » Of God the father » Judge
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For sodom
Prayer » Exemplified by abraham in his inquiry concerning sodom
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham
Presumption » Instances of » Abraham, in questioning about sodom
Privileges of saints » Interceding for others
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abraham
Righteousness » Saints » Characterized by
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Sodom » Abraham's intercession for
the future » The judge, at the great day » God as
United prayer » Select readings
Unwise prayers » Select readings
The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Genesis 18:26 (show verse)
So the Lord said, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare the whole place on their account.”
Abraham » Called the father of the faithful, characteristics of » Mighty in prayer
Abraham » His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in sodom
Ask » Prayer
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Condescension of God » Indulges abraham's intercession for sodom
Curiosity » Instances of » Of abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous people who lived in sodom
Destruction » Who shall not be destroyed
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
Forgiveness » Examples of divine
God » Mercy of » Examples of
Importunity » Select readings
intercession » Additional instances of » Abraham » In behalf of sodom
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For sodom
Prayer » Exemplified by abraham in his inquiry concerning sodom
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham
Presumption » Instances of » Abraham, in questioning about sodom
Privileges of saints » Interceding for others
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abraham
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Sodom » Abraham's intercession for
United prayer » Select readings
Unwise prayers » Select readings
The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Abraham » His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in sodom
Ask » Prayer
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Condescension of God » Indulges abraham's intercession for sodom
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Genesis 18:27 (show verse)
And Abraham replied, “Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord, although I am but dust and ashes.
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Genesis 18:28 (show verse)
Suppose the fifty righteous are lacking five, will You destroy the whole city because of five?” And He said, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.”
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Genesis 18:29 (show verse)
He spoke to Him yet again and said, “Suppose forty are found there?” And He said, “I will not do it on account of the forty.”
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Genesis 18:30 (show verse)
Then he said, “Oh may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak; suppose thirty are found there?” And He said, “I will not do it if I find thirty there.”
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Genesis 18:31 (show verse)
And he said, “Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord; suppose twenty are found there?” And He said, “I will not destroy it on account of the twenty.”
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Genesis 18:32 (show verse)
Then he said, “Oh may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak only this once; suppose ten are found there?” And He said, “I will not destroy it on account of the ten.”
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Genesis 18:33 (show verse)
As soon as He had finished speaking to Abraham the Lord departed, and Abraham returned to his place.
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