Thematic Bible
Genesis 18:1 (show verse)
Then the Lord appeared to Abraham at the oaks of Mamre while he was sitting in the entrance of his tent during 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)
He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them and bowed 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)
Then he said, “My lord, if I have found favor in your sight, please do not go on past your servant.
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)
Let a little water be brought, that you may 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)
I will bring a bit of bread so that you may strengthen yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. Later, you can continue on.”
“Yes,” they replied, “do as you have said.”
“Yes,” 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 and said to Sarah, “Quick! Knead three measures of fine flour and make bread.”
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)
Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd and got a tender, choice calf. He gave it to a young man, who 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 Abraham took curds and milk, and the calf that he had prepared, and set them before the men. He served them as they ate under the tree.
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)
“Where is your wife Sarah?” they asked him.
“There, in the tent,” he answered.
“There, in the tent,” he answered.
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)
The Lord said, “I will certainly come back to you in about a year’s time, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent 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)
Abraham and Sarah were old and getting on in years. Sarah had passed 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 she laughed to herself: “After I have become shriveled up and my lord is old, will I have delight?”
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)
But the Lord asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, saying, ‘Can I really have a baby when I’m 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 impossible for the Lord? At the appointed time I will come back to you, and in about a year she 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)
Sarah denied it. “I did not laugh,” she said, because she was afraid.
But He replied, “No, you did laugh.”
But He replied, “No, 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)
The men got up from there and looked out over Sodom, and Abraham was walking with them to see them off.
Genesis 18:17 (show verse)
Then the Lord said, “Should I hide what I am about to do from Abraham?
Genesis 18:18 (show verse)
Abraham is to become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him.
Genesis 18:19 (show verse)
For I have chosen him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. This is how the Lord will fulfill to Abraham what He 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)
Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is immense, and their sin is extremely serious.
Genesis 18:21 (show verse)
I will go down to see if what they have done justifies the cry that has come up to Me. If not, I will find out.”
Genesis 18:22 (show verse)
The men turned from there and went toward Sodom while Abraham remained standing before the Lord.
Genesis 18:23 (show verse)
Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really 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)
What if there are 50 righteous people in the city? Will You really sweep it away instead of sparing the place for the sake of the 50 righteous people 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)
You could not possibly do such a thing: to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. You could not possibly do that! Won’t the Judge of all the earth do what is just?”
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)
The Lord said, “If I find 50 righteous people in the city of Sodom, I will spare the whole 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
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
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Genesis 18:27 (show verse)
Then Abraham answered, “Since I have ventured to speak to the Lord—even though I am dust and ashes—
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Genesis 18:28 (show verse)
suppose the 50 righteous lack five. Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?”
He replied, “I will not destroy it if I find 45 there.”
He replied, “I will not destroy it if I find 45 there.”
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Genesis 18:29 (show verse)
Then he spoke to Him again, “Suppose 40 are found there?”
He answered, “I will not do it on account of 40.”
He answered, “I will not do it on account of 40.”
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Genesis 18:30 (show verse)
Then he said, “Let the Lord not be angry, and I will speak further. Suppose 30 are found there?”
He answered, “I will not do it if I find 30 there.”
He answered, “I will not do it if I find 30 there.”
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Genesis 18:31 (show verse)
Then he said, “Since I have ventured to speak to the Lord, suppose 20 are found there?”
He replied, “I will not destroy it on account of 20.”
He replied, “I will not destroy it on account of 20.”
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Genesis 18:32 (show verse)
Then he said, “Let the Lord not be angry, and I will speak one more time. Suppose 10 are found there?”
He answered, “I will not destroy it on account of 10.”
He answered, “I will not destroy it on account of 10.”
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Genesis 18:33 (show verse)
When the Lord had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned to his place.
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