Genesis 18:17

And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

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Interpretation

The two who are supposed to have been created angels went toward Sodom. The one who is called Jehovah throughout the chapter, continued with Abraham, and would not hide from him the thing he intended to do.

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This thought runs through Genesis 18:16-20.

Genesis 18:16 Genesis 18:17 Genesis 18:18 Genesis 18:19 Genesis 18:20

Glossary

Abraham Person: Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named ( Gen. 11:27 ) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises.