Gen 18:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 18:1-15: 18:1-15 The Lord’s visit to Abraham set the time for Isaac’s birth. The three visitors were probably the Lord and two angels (see study note on 16:7). Abraham’s peaceful and generous reception of the visitors contrasts sharply with the chaos and corruption of Sodom (ch 19 ). Eating together was important in making or confirming covenants; when God was ready to fulfill the covenant promise, he came in person to share a meal with Abraham. Fellowship with God has always been signified by a communal meal (see Exod 24:9-11 ; Matt 26:17-30 // Luke 22:7-38 ; Acts 2:42 ; 1 Cor 11:20-34 ).

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cExod 24:9-11►

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‏ Genesis 18:1-2

Summary for Gen 18:1-15: 18:1-15 ^a The Lord’s visit to Abraham set the time for Isaac’s birth. The three visitors were probably the Lord and two angels (see study note on 16:7). Abraham’s peaceful and generous reception of the visitors contrasts sharply with the chaos and corruption of Sodom (ch 19 ^b). Eating together was important in making or confirming covenants; when God was ready to fulfill the covenant promise, he came in person to share a meal with Abraham. Fellowship with God has always been signified by a communal meal (see Exod 24:9-11 ^c; Matt 26:17-30 ^d // Luke 22:7-38 ^e; Acts 2:42 ^f; 1 Cor 11:20-34 ^g).
Summary for Gen 18:2-8: 18:2-8 ^h Abraham received his visitors as very important guests, perhaps realizing that they were messengers from God.