Genesis 18:17

Translations

Modern

And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?

Traditional

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

Literal

And YHWH said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing?

Latin

Dixitque Dominus: Num celare potero Abraham quæ gesturus sum:

Original

Hebrew

English

And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?

Notes

Genesis 18:17–19

Abraham was responsible for teaching his descendants to be righteous and act justly so they might enjoy God's blessings. It was important for Abraham to know how God’s righteousness was at work in judgment.

Genesis 18:16–33

God trusted Abraham as his prophet (18:16–21; see 20:7). In return, Abraham pleaded that God would save Sodom (18:23–32; see Hebrews 7:23–26). God can do anything he wants. This passage confirms it will be fair and right.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham God’s Justice Symbolic Numbers

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Psalm 25:14
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
John 15:15
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.
Genesis 19:24
Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens.
James 2:23
And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.
2 Chronicles 20:7
Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend?
2 Kings 4:27
When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.”

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Abraham Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Hebron (Place) Mamre (Place) Patriarchs, Period of the Peter, Second Letter of Prayer Presence of God Remnant Sodom and Gomorrah

Topics

Anthropomorphisms: Miscellaneous Figures Communion: Abraham Condescension of God: Enters Into Covenant with Abraham God: Appearances of To Abraham Sodom: Abraham's Intercession For

Genesis 18:17

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