Genesis 18:33
“And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.”
Genesis 18:33 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the Lord departed, after he had left speaking to Abraham: and Abraham returned to his place.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jehovah went his way, as soon as he had left off communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.
- DARBYDarby
- And Jehovah went away when he had ended speaking to Abraham; and Abraham returned to his place.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Yahweh went his way, as soon as he had finished communing with Abraham, and Abraham returned to his place.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Jehovah goeth on, when He hath finished speaking unto Abraham, and Abraham hath turned back to his place.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The Lord went his way when he had finished speaking with Abraham, and Abraham returned to his place. ###
Context: Genesis 18
31And he said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord: Peradventure there shall be twenty found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for twenty's sake.
32And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake.
33And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.
About Genesis 18: The Birth of Isaac Promised
God visits Abraham and tells him that Sarah will have a son, despite her old age. Abraham laughs at the idea, but Sarah becomes pregnant and gives birth to Isaac.
Commentary
Genesis 18 is a chapter that focuses on the visit of three men to Abraham and Sarah. These men are later revealed to be angels sent by God to announce to Abraham and Sarah that they will have a son. This is a significant moment in the Bible as it marks the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations.