Thematic Bible
Genesis 18:1 (show verse)
Now the Lord appeared to Abraham by the terebinth trees of Mamre [in Hebron], 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 raised his eyes and looked up, behold, three men were standing [a little distance] from him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed down [with his face] to the ground,
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 Abraham said, “My lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass by your servant [without stopping to visit].
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 [by one of my servants] and [you may] wash your feet, and recline and rest comfortably 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 to refresh and sustain you; after that you may go on, since you have come to your servant.” And they replied, “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, get ready three measures of fine meal, knead it and bake 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 brought a calf, tender and choice, and he gave it to the servant [to butcher], 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)
Then he took curds and milk and the calf which he had prepared, and set it before the men; and he stood beside them under the tree while 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, well advanced in years; she was past [the age of] 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)
So Sarah laughed to herself [when she heard the Lord’s words], saying, “After I have become old, shall I have pleasure and delight, my lord (husband) being also old?”
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 asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh [to herself], saying, ‘Shall I really give birth [to 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)
Is anything too difficult or too wonderful for the Lord? At the appointed time, when the season [for her delivery] comes, I will return to you and Sarah will have a son.”
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)
Then Sarah denied it, saying, “I did not laugh”; because she was afraid. And He (the Lord) 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 got up from there, and looked toward Sodom; and Abraham walked with them to send them on the way.
Genesis 18:17 (show verse)
The Lord said, “Shall I keep secret from Abraham [My friend and servant] what I am going to do,
Genesis 18:18 (show verse)
since Abraham is destined to become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him?
Genesis 18:19 (show verse)
For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised 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 the sin] 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 whether they have acted [as vilely and wickedly] as the outcry which has come to Me [indicates]; and if not, I will know.”
Genesis 18:22 (show verse)
Now the [two] men (angelic beings) turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the Lord.
Genesis 18:23 (show verse)
Abraham approached [the Lord] and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous (those who do right) with the wicked (those who do evil)?
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 [people] within the city; will You really sweep it away and not spare it 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 strike 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 do right [by executing just and righteous judgment]?”
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 within the city of Sodom fifty righteous [people], then I will spare the entire place for their sake.”
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
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Genesis 18:27 (show verse)
Abraham answered, “Now behold, I who am but dust [in origin] and ashes have decided to speak to the Lord.
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Genesis 18:28 (show verse)
If five of the fifty righteous are lacking, will You destroy the entire city for lack of five?” And He said, “If I find [at least] forty-five [righteous people] there, I will not destroy it.”
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Genesis 18:29 (show verse)
Abraham spoke to Him yet again and said, “Suppose [only] forty are found there.” And He said, “I will not do it for the sake of the forty [who are righteous].”
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Genesis 18:30 (show verse)
Then Abraham said [to Him], “Oh, may the Lord not be angry, and I will speak; suppose thirty [righteous people] 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 decided to speak to the Lord [again]. Suppose [only] twenty [righteous people] are found there?” And the Lord said, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the twenty.”
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Genesis 18:32 (show verse)
Then Abraham said, “Oh may the Lord not be angry [with me], and I will speak only this once; suppose ten [righteous people] are found there?” And He said, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.”
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Genesis 18:33 (show verse)
As soon as He had finished speaking with Abraham the Lord departed, and Abraham returned to his own place.
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