Genesis 18:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD said, 'Should I keep from Abraham what I am about to do?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is considering whether to tell Abraham about His plans, showing how God values honest communication with those who follow Him.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs just before God reveals His plan to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham had been walking faithfully with God and was considered God's friend. This moment shows God's internal deliberation about whether to share His judgment plans with Abraham, who would become the father of many nations.

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