Gen 18:3, 19:2 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 3. And said, My Lord, &c. ] The word is Adonai , not Yehovah , for as yet Abraham did not know the quality of his guests. For an explanation of this word, .

‏ Genesis 18:3

Verse 3. And said, My Lord, &c.] The word is Adonai, not Yehovah, for as yet Abraham did not know the quality of his guests. For an explanation of this word, See Clarke on Gen 15:8.

‏ Genesis 19:2

Verse 2. Nay; but we will abide in the street] Instead of lo, nay, some MSS. have lo, to him; "And they said unto him, for we lodge in the street." where, nevertheless, the negation is understood. Knowing the disposition of the inhabitants, and appearing in the mere character of travellers, they preferred the open street to any house; but as Lot pressed them vehemently, and they knew him to be a righteous man, not yet willing to make themselves known, they consented to take shelter under his hospitable roof. Our Lord, willing for the time being to conceal his person from the knowledge of the disciples going to Emmaus, made as though he would go farther, Lu 24:13; but at last, like the angels here, yielded to the importunity of his disciples, and went into their lodgings.