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Genesis 18:1 (show verse)
Later, the LORD appeared to Abraham by the oaks belonging to Mamre. As Abraham was sitting near the entrance to his tent during the hottest part 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 glanced up and saw three men standing there, not far from him. As soon as he noticed them, Abraham ran from the tent entrance to greet them and bowed low 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)
"My lords," he told them, "if I have found favor with you, please don't leave 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)
I'll have some water brought to wash your feet while you rest 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'll bring some food for you, and after that you may continue your journey, since you have come to visit your servant." So they replied, "Okay! Do what you've proposed."
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)
Abraham hurried into the tent and told Sarah, "Quick! Take three measures of the best flour, knead it, and make some flat 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)
Next, Abraham ran to the herd, found a choice and tender calf, and gave it to the young men, who went off in a hurry 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, milk, and the calf that had been prepared, placed the food in front of them, and stood near 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)
The men asked him, "Where is your wife Sarah?" "There, in the tent," he replied.
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)
Then one of them said, "I will certainly return to you in about a year's time. By then, your wife Sarah will have borne a son."
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 Sarah was listening at the tent entrance behind him. Abraham and Sarah were old really old and Sarah was beyond 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)
That's why Sarah laughed to herself, thinking, "After I'm so old and my husband is old, too, am I going to have sex?"
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)
The LORD asked Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh and think, "Am I really going to bear a child, since I'm 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 impossible for the LORD? At the time set for it, I will return to you about a year from now 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)
But Sarah denied it. "I didn't laugh," she claimed, because she was afraid. The LORD 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)
After this, the men set out from there and looked out over Sodom. Abraham went with them to send them off.
Genesis 18:17 (show verse)
"Should I hide from Abraham what I'm about to do," the LORD asked,
Genesis 18:18 (show verse)
"since Abraham's descendants will become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him?
Genesis 18:19 (show verse)
Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."
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)
The LORD also said, "How great is the disapproval of Sodom and Gomorrah! Their sin is so very serious!
Genesis 18:21 (show verse)
I'm going down to see whether they've acted according to the protests that have reached me. If not, I wish to know."
Genesis 18:22 (show verse)
Then two of the men turned away from there and walked toward Sodom, while Abraham remained standing in the presence of the LORD.
Genesis 18:23 (show verse)
Abraham approached and asked, "Will you actually destroy the righteous along 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
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Genesis 18:24 (show verse)
Perhaps there are 50 righteous ones within the city. Will you actually destroy it and not forgive the place for the sake of the 50 righteous that are found there?
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
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Genesis 18:25 (show verse)
Far be it from you to do such a thing to kill the righteous along with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike! The Judge of all the earth will do what is right, won't he?"
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
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Abraham » His questions about the destruction of the righteous and wicked in sodom
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Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
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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
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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
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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
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Genesis 18:26 (show verse)
The LORD said, "If I find 50 righteous people within Sodom, I'll forgive 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
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Forgiveness » Examples of divine
God » Mercy of » Examples of
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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
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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
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Genesis 18:27 (show verse)
Abraham answered, "Look, even though I am only dust and ashes, I've ventured to speak to my LORD.
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Genesis 18:28 (show verse)
What if there are five less than 50 righteous ones? Will you bring destruction upon the city because of those five?" The LORD said, "I won't destroy it if I find 45 there."
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Genesis 18:29 (show verse)
Abraham continued to speak to him, asking, "What if 40 are found there?" The LORD replied, "I won't do it for the sake of those 40."
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Genesis 18:30 (show verse)
Abraham then asked, "I hope my LORD will not be angry if I speak. What if 30 are found there?" The LORD answered, "I won't do it for the sake of those 30."
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Genesis 18:31 (show verse)
"Look," Abraham said, "I've presumed to speak to my LORD" so what if 20 are found there?" "For the sake of those 20," the LORD responded, "I won't destroy it."
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Genesis 18:32 (show verse)
Finally, Abraham inquired, "I hope my LORD will not be angry if I speak only once more. What if ten are found there?" He replied, "For the sake of those ten I won't destroy it."
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Genesis 18:33 (show verse)
As soon as he finished talking to Abraham, the LORD left and Abraham returned to where he had been sitting.
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