Genesis 18:33
Genesis 18:33 in Multiple Translations
When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home.
And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.
And Jehovah went his way, as soon as he had left off communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.
And the Lord went on his way when his talk with Abraham was ended, and Abraham went back to his place.
The Lord left once he had finished speaking with Abraham, and Abraham went home.
And the Lord went his way when he had left communing with Abraham, and Abraham returned vnto his place.
And Jehovah goeth on, when He hath finished speaking unto Abraham, and Abraham hath turned back to his place.
The LORD went his way as soon as he had finished communing with Abraham, and Abraham returned to his place.
And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned to his place.
And the Lord departed, after he had left speaking to Abraham: and Abraham returned to his place.
Abraham said no more, and as soon as Yahweh finished speaking with Abraham, he left, and Abraham returned home.
Then they finished talking, and God left Abraham, and Abraham went back to his camp.
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Genesis 18:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֣לֶךְ
יְהוָ֔ה
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר
כִּלָּ֔ה
לְ/דַבֵּ֖ר
אֶל
אַבְרָהָ֑ם
וְ/אַבְרָהָ֖ם
שָׁ֥ב
לִ/מְקֹמֽ/וֹ
וַ/יֵּ֣לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Prep | Rel
כִּלָּ֔ה
kâlâh
H3615
to end
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
לְ/דַבֵּ֖ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אַבְרָהָ֑ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
וְ/אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
Conj | N-proper
שָׁ֥ב
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִ/מְקֹמֽ/וֹ
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 18:33
וַ/יֵּ֣לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Prep | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
כִּלָּ֔ה
kâlâh
H3615
"to end"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
לְ/דַבֵּ֖ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אַבְרָהָ֑ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
וְ/אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
Conj | N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
שָׁ֥ב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
לִ/מְקֹמֽ/וֹ
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
Study Notes — Genesis 18:33
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- Genesis 18:33 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 18:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 18:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 18:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 18:33
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 18:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 18:33
- Sermons on Genesis 18:33
Context — Abraham Intercedes for Sodom
31And Abraham said, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord, suppose twenty are found there?” He answered, “On account of the twenty, I will not destroy it.”
32Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answered, “On account of the ten, I will not destroy it.”
33When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home.
Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 18:22 | And the two men turned away and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the LORD. |
| 2 | Genesis 32:26 | Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” |
| 3 | Genesis 31:55 | Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home. |
| 4 | Genesis 18:16 | When the men got up to leave, they looked out over Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them off. |
Genesis 18:33 Summary
Genesis 18:33 tells us that after the Lord finished speaking with Abraham, He left, and Abraham went back home. This verse shows that the Lord listens to our concerns and responds to our prayers, just like He did with Abraham. The Lord's departure also reminds us that He is always with us, even when we can't see Him, as promised in verses like Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5. By trusting in the Lord's presence and promises, we can return to our daily lives with confidence and peace, knowing that He is guiding and caring for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Lord finish speaking with Abraham in Genesis 18:33?
The Lord finished speaking with Abraham because their conversation had come to a close, and the Lord had addressed all of Abraham's concerns and requests, as seen in the preceding verses, Genesis 18:31-32.
What was the outcome of Abraham's conversation with the Lord in Genesis 18:33?
The outcome of their conversation was that the Lord agreed not to destroy Sodom if ten righteous people were found there, as stated in Genesis 18:32, demonstrating the Lord's mercy and willingness to listen to Abraham's pleas.
What does it mean that the Lord 'departed' in Genesis 18:33?
When the Lord 'departed' in Genesis 18:33, it means that He ended His physical presence with Abraham, much like He did in other instances, such as when He appeared to Jacob in Genesis 35:13, and returned to heaven, awaiting the fulfillment of His promises.
What did Abraham do after the Lord departed in Genesis 18:33?
After the Lord departed, Abraham 'returned home', indicating that he went back to his normal life, but now with a deeper understanding of the Lord's character and a renewed sense of trust, as seen in his actions and prayers throughout the book of Genesis, including Genesis 20:17.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from Abraham's example of boldness and humility in his conversation with the Lord in Genesis 18:33?
- How can I apply the principle of interceding for others, as Abraham did for Sodom, in my own life and prayers, as encouraged in verses like 1 Timothy 2:1-4?
- What does the Lord's departure in Genesis 18:33 teach me about His presence and absence in my own life, and how can I trust in His sovereignty, as expressed in Psalm 139:7-10?
- In what ways can I, like Abraham, return to my daily life with a renewed sense of purpose and trust in the Lord after experiencing His presence and promises, as seen in Genesis 18:33 and other verses like Psalm 37:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 18:33
And the Lord went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham,.... It is great and wonderful condescension for God to commune with a creature; it is an act of sovereignty how long he will
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 18:33
And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place. The Lord ... left communing ... and Abraham returned unto his place.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 18:33
Genesis 18:33 And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.Ver. 33. And the Lord went his way.] Abraham bargined with the Lord so long, till he had brought him down from fifty to ten: and mark, that he stopped begging ere God stopped lessening. Let us find praying hearts, and he will find a pitying heart.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 18:33
(33) The Lord (Jehovah) went his way.—Not to avoid further importunity, for Abraham had ended his entreaty, and obtained all that he had asked for; but because the purpose of the revelation was fulfilled. Besides the primary object of making known the perfect justice of God’s dealings with men, it further showed that the Gentile world was both subject to Jehovah’s dominion, and that there was mercy for it as well as for the covenant people. Such, in future times, was also the lesson of the Book of Jonah.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 18:33
33. communing with] i.e. “speaking to,” as in Genesis 18:27; Genesis 18:29; Genesis 18:31. unto his place] i.e. “the terebinths of Mamre” (Genesis 18:1), from which Abraham had gone forth to escort the Angels (Genesis 18:16). In the expression “the Lord went his way” (Heb. “went”) the writer leaves us uninformed as to the manner of Jehovah’s separation from Abraham. There is no mention of “Sodom,” as the place to which he “went,” is in Genesis 18:22. For other instances in which human intercession is raised to avert Divine anger, and is the means of forgiveness, cf. Exodus 32:9-14; Numbers 14:15-20; Amos 7:4-6. In all these cases, he that intercedes seeks, on the one hand, to enter into the mind of God in His holiness and in His mercy; and then, on the other, to be the spokesman and representative of the community whose sin he confesses, and in whose behalf he entreats forgiveness and deliverance.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 18:33
33. Went his way — Abraham ceased to intercede and Jehovah ceased to answer. Other works and plans engage Jehovah, and he passes from one scene to another.
Sermons on Genesis 18:33
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Communion With God--No. 1 by Charles Finney | Charles Finney emphasizes the profound nature of communion with God, explaining that it involves a deep, personal relationship with the Holy Spirit, characterized by mutual consult |
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(Genesis) Genesis 17:19-27 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham and God's promise to him. God assures Abraham that he will have a son, Isaac, and that through him, a great nation will |
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Personal Revival by Gerhard Du Toit | In this sermon, the speaker addresses various topics related to the church and society. He mentions the challenges faced in delivering sermons and the complaints about their length |
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Circumcision by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the Institution of the Covenant of Circumcision as described in Genesis, Chapter 17, Verse 9. He begins by describing how the Lord appe |
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Call for the End Times! by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basil E. Shlink emphasizes the importance of responding to God's call to give Him glory in our daily lives. He references Revelation 14:7, where a mighty angel proc |
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Abraham, Intercessor by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the role of Abraham as an intercessor, illustrating how true strength in faith is intertwined with fervent prayer. He reflects on the importance of hum |
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Ezekiel's Temple and You by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber preaches about the importance of being a vessel of God's mercy, love, and life, drawing parallels between the Dead Sea and the ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah to emph |