Genesis 18:27

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 18:27

BSB

Then Abraham answered, "Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord-though I am but dust and ashes-

AKJV

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken on me to speak to the LORD, which am but dust and ashes:

CPDV

And Abraham responded by saying: "Since now I have begun, I will speak to my Lord, though I am dust and ashes.

ERV

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:

NHEB

Abraham answered, "See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes.

SMT

And Abraham will answer and say, Behold now, I have undertaken to speak to my Lord, and I dust and ashes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 18:27

AndAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine answeredH6030VerbandsaidH559VerbBeholdnowIhavetakenuponmeH2974VerbtospeakH1696VerbuntotheLordH136Noun Masculine whichH595ambutdustH6083Noun MasculineandashesH665Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 18:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 18:27

Summary

Man humbly acknowledges insignificance before God

Event

Abraham expresses humble position

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC