Key Figures — Genesis 18

4 figures

1. Abraham

   Patriarch of the Israelite nation and recipient of God's covenant.

   Abraham demonstrates hospitality to three visitors, who are messengers from God, and intercedes for Sodom.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 12 (God's call to Abraham)
   • Hebrews Chapter 11 (Abraham's faith commended)

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2. Sarah

   Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.

   Sarah overhears the promise of a son and laughs, demonstrating her initial disbelief.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 21 (Birth of Isaac)
   • Hebrews Chapter 11 (Sarah's faith commended)

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3. The Lord

   Divine visitor and covenant maker.

   The Lord appears to Abraham, reiterates the promise of a son, and reveals the impending judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 17 (God's covenant with Abraham)
   • Exodus Chapter 3 (God's appearance to Moses)

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4. The Three Visitors

   Messengers of God.

   These visitors deliver the promise of Isaac's birth and discuss the fate of Sodom with Abraham.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 19 (Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah)
   • Hebrews Chapter 13 (Entertaining angels unaware)

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