Subject: God is everywhere? |
Bible Note: Good morning Ray. When I reread the the entire passage I came to several points, and you have touched on them.... 1. The NAS translates one of the visitors as LORD which to my understanding is Jehovah. So we have Jehovah and two others (not at the beginning identified as angels). Do you see this as a possible symbolism of the trinity considering they were there and addressing the covenant? 2. Abraham is being 'tested' to speak out for the righteous, to interceed and and even respectfully question Jehovah.(he was to teach righteousness and justice to the future generations) 3. When the 'angels' arrived at Sodom there were only two and they are no longer refered to as 'men' but are now specifically called angels. the LORD (Jehovah) is no longer with them. 4. Yes, I agree that John 2:23-25 "He Himself" fits with LORD Jehovah (the absolute being) and "I am" as at the burning bush and Jusus used this in Mark 14:61-63 (which explains the extreme reaction of the priest) Yes there is the contrast/parallel The opportunity to turn and receive or reject. Same righteousness and justice. ? Why do you suppose Jehovah chose to share and offer Abraham the opportunity to speak up at this point of time? What is the significance of the covenant? God bless! |