Pentecost Season · Proper 6 · Year A
Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7)
The Lord Visits Abraham; Sarah's Laughter
June 14, 2026
Overview & Insights
"Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? At the set time I will return to you, in due season, and Sarah shall have a son." (Genesis 18:14)
Abraham shows hospitality to three visitors at the oaks of Mamre, who announce that Sarah will bear a son within the year. Sarah laughs in disbelief, and the Lord asks whether anything is too wonderful for God.
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Commentary
Commentary on Genesis 18:1-15 Working Preacher
Lectionary commentary on hospitality at Mamre and the promise of a son.
Genesis 18 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on Abraham's visitors and Sarah's laughter.
Genesis 18:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries collected for the appearance of the Lord at Mamre.
Genesis 18 Commentary Precept Austin
Precept Austin's commentary and resources on Genesis 18.
Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7) Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed sermon commentary on making room for strangers and for God's promise.
Background & Word Study
Genesis 18:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text with parsing for the theophany and the announcement of a son.
Genesis 18 in Hebrew Sefaria
Hebrew and English with Jewish commentary on Abraham's hospitality.
Overview: Genesis 12-50 BibleProject
Animated overview of the ancestral narratives and the promise of descendants.
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