Genesis 18:19

Translations

Modern

For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

Traditional

For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Literal

For I have known him in order that he may command his children and his house after him that they keep the way of YHWH by doing what is right and just, that YHWH may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him.”

Latin

Scio enim quod præcepturus sit filiis suis, et domui suæ post se ut custodiant viam Domini, et faciant judicium et justitiam: ut adducat Dominus propter Abraham omnia quæ locutus est ad eum.

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For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

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 Babel: The Dispersion of Nations God’s Justice Symbolic Numbers

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People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

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

Topics

Abraham: Piety of Anthropomorphisms: Miscellaneous Figures Communion: Abraham Condescension of God: Enters Into Covenant with Abraham Contingencies in Divine Government of Man Families: Good: Abraham Family: Good: Abraham Family: Government of Family: Religion of The God: Appearances of To Abraham How to Raise a Child Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Justice: Saints should Teach Others to Do Master: Good Master: Abraham Masters: Good: Abraham Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Parents: Good - Exemplified: Abraham Parents: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Patriarchal Government: Vested in the Heads of Families Sodom: Abraham's Intercession For

Genesis 18:19

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