And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
appeared: Genesis 15:1, Genesis 17:1-3, Genesis 17:22, Genesis 26:2, Genesis 48:3, Exodus 4:1, 2 Chronicles 1:7, Acts 7:2
Mamre: Genesis 13:18, Genesis 14:13
and he sat: In these verses we have a delightful picture of genuine and primitive hospitality: avenerable father sits at the tent door, not only to enjoy the current of refreshing air, but that if he saw any weary and exhausted travellers, he might invite them to rest and refresh themselves during the heat of the day, and the same custom still continues in the east. It was not the custom, nor was there any necessity, for strangers to knock at the door, or to speak first, but to stand till they were invited.
Reciprocal: Genesis 12:7 - appeared Genesis 18:22 - stood Genesis 19:1 - General Genesis 20:1 - from Genesis 31:11 - the angel Genesis 35:9 - General Genesis 35:27 - Mamre Exodus 4:5 - the Lord Hebrews 11:9 - dwelling
And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
And he: Judges 13:3, Judges 13:9, Hebrews 13:2
three: Genesis 18:22, Genesis 19:1, Hebrews 13:2, 1 Peter 4:9
he ran: Romans 12:13
bowed: Genesis 23:7, Genesis 33:3-7, Genesis 43:26, Genesis 43:28, Genesis 44:14, Ruth 2:10, 2 Kings 2:15
Reciprocal: Genesis 23:12 - General Genesis 32:13 - a present Genesis 42:6 - bowed Genesis 48:12 - he bowed himself Exodus 18:7 - did obeisance Numbers 22:36 - went Joshua 5:13 - a man Judges 19:15 - no man 2 Samuel 9:6 - he fell 2 Samuel 12:4 - a traveller 2 Samuel 24:20 - bowed 1 Kings 18:7 - fell on Isaiah 58:7 - bring Ezekiel 10:1 - as the Matthew 25:35 - I was a Luke 24:4 - two men Hebrews 11:9 - dwelling
And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
favour: Genesis 32:5
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:27 - favour Genesis 34:11 - General Genesis 39:4 - Joseph Genesis 47:25 - let us Genesis 50:4 - found grace Judges 6:18 - bring Judges 13:15 - let us Luke 19:5 - for
Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:
wash your feet: In those ancient times, shoes such as ours, were not in use; and the foot was protected only with sandals or soles, fastened round the foot with straps. It was, therefore, not only necessary from motives of cleanliness, but also a very great refreshment, in so hot a country, to get the feet washed at the end of a day's journey; and this is the first thing that Abraham proposes. Genesis 19:2, Genesis 24:32, Genesis 43:24, 1 Samuel 25:41, Luke 7:44, John 13:5-15, 1 Timothy 5:10
tree: Rest in the shade was the second requisite for the refreshment of a weary traveller.
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:25 - General Judges 19:21 - they washed 2 Samuel 11:8 - wash 2 Kings 3:11 - poured water Luke 7:38 - wash Acts 16:15 - come Ephesians 3:20 - able
And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.
And I: Judges 6:18, Judges 13:15, Matthew 6:11
bread: This was the third requisite, and is introduced in its proper order; as eating immediately after exertion or fatigue is very unwholesome.
comfort: Heb. stay, Judges 19:5, Psalms 104:15, Isaiah 3:1
are ye come: Heb. ye have passed, Genesis 19:8, Genesis 33:10
Reciprocal: Exodus 2:20 - call him 1 Kings 13:7 - refresh 1 Kings 17:11 - a morsel Acts 16:15 - come
And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
Make ready quickly: Heb. hasten
three: Isaiah 32:8, Matthew 13:33, Luke 10:38-40, Acts 16:15, Romans 12:13, Galatians 5:13, Hebrews 13:2, 1 Peter 4:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 19:3 - a feast Genesis 24:67 - his mother Judges 6:19 - and made 2 Samuel 13:6 - make me Proverbs 31:13 - worketh Ezekiel 4:12 - cakes Luke 19:6 - he 1 Timothy 5:14 - guide Hebrews 11:9 - dwelling
And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.
Genesis 19:3, Judges 13:15, Judges 13:16, Amos 6:4, Malachi 1:14, Matthew 22:4, Luke 15:23, Luke 15:27, Luke 15:30
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 28:24 - a fat calf Luke 19:6 - he
And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.
he took: Genesis 19:3, Deuteronomy 32:14, Judges 5:25
stood: Nehemiah 12:44, Luke 12:37, Luke 17:8, John 12:2, Galatians 5:13, Revelation 3:20
and they: Genesis 19:3, Judges 13:15, Luke 24:30, Luke 24:43, Acts 10:41
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 28:24 - a fat calf
And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.
Where: Genesis 4:9
in: Genesis 24:67, Genesis 31:33, Titus 2:5
Reciprocal: Proverbs 7:11 - her feet 1 Timothy 5:14 - guide Hebrews 11:9 - dwelling
And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.
he said: Genesis 18:13, Genesis 18:14, Genesis 16:10, Genesis 22:15, Genesis 22:16
according: Genesis 17:21, Genesis 21:2, 2 Kings 4:16, 2 Kings 4:17
Sarah: Genesis 17:16, Genesis 17:19, Genesis 17:21, Genesis 21:2, Judges 13:3-5, Luke 1:13, Romans 9:8, Romans 9:9, Galatians 4:23, Galatians 4:28
Reciprocal: Genesis 16:2 - the Lord Genesis 21:1 - Sarah as Genesis 24:36 - Sarah Genesis 24:67 - his mother Genesis 26:2 - appeared 2 Kings 4:14 - she hath no child Matthew 1:21 - she Luke 1:20 - because
Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
old: Genesis 17:17, Genesis 17:24, Luke 1:7, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:36, Romans 4:18-21, Hebrews 11:11, Hebrews 11:12, Hebrews 11:19
the: Genesis 31:35, Leviticus 15:19
Reciprocal: Genesis 11:30 - barren Genesis 21:7 - for I Genesis 24:1 - was old Joshua 13:1 - Joshua 1 Kings 1:1 - and stricken in years Isaiah 51:2 - unto Abraham Romans 4:19 - considered
Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
laughed: Genesis 18:13, Genesis 17:17, Genesis 21:6, Genesis 21:7, Psalms 126:2, Luke 1:18-20, Luke 1:34, Luke 1:35, Hebrews 11:11, Hebrews 11:12
my: Ephesians 5:33, 1 Peter 3:6
Reciprocal: Genesis 11:30 - barren Genesis 23:6 - my lord Genesis 31:35 - my lord Judges 19:26 - her lord was 1 Kings 1:17 - My lord 1 Kings 18:7 - my lord Elijah 2 Kings 4:16 - do not lie 2 Kings 7:2 - if the Lord Psalms 78:20 - can he give
And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
Wherefore: John 2:25
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:10 - he said Genesis 18:12 - laughed Genesis 43:1 - General Mark 10:27 - With men Acts 12:11 - I know
Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
Is: Numbers 11:23, Deuteronomy 7:21, 1 Samuel 14:6, 2 Kings 7:1, 2 Kings 7:2, Job 36:5, Job 42:2, Psalms 93:1, Psalms 95:3, Jeremiah 32:17, Micah 7:18, Zechariah 8:6, Matthew 3:9, Matthew 14:31, Matthew 19:26, Mark 10:27, Luke 1:13, Luke 1:37, Luke 8:50, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 3:21, Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 11:19
I will: Genesis 18:10, Genesis 17:21, Deuteronomy 30:3, 2 Kings 4:16, Psalms 90:13, Micah 7:18, Luke 1:13, Luke 1:18
Reciprocal: Genesis 17:1 - Almighty Genesis 21:1 - Sarah as Genesis 21:2 - at the set Genesis 22:8 - General Genesis 35:11 - God Almighty Exodus 4:11 - General Numbers 20:8 - speak 2 Kings 7:18 - as the man Isaiah 50:2 - Is my Isaiah 59:1 - the Lord's Isaiah 66:9 - bring to Daniel 3:17 - our God Daniel 6:20 - able Zephaniah 3:17 - is mighty Matthew 22:29 - nor Mark 1:40 - if thou Mark 12:24 - neither Mark 14:36 - all Luke 5:12 - if Luke 18:27 - General Acts 26:8 - General Romans 4:21 - he was able Romans 9:9 - At this time
Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.
denied: Genesis 4:9, Genesis 12:13, Job 2:10, Proverbs 28:13, John 18:17, John 18:25-27, Ephesians 4:23, Colossians 3:9, 1 John 1:8
Nay: Psalms 44:21, Proverbs 12:19, Mark 2:8, John 2:25, Romans 3:19
Reciprocal: 1 Peter 3:6 - and
And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.
to bring: Acts 15:3, Acts 20:38, Acts 21:5, Romans 15:24, 3 John 1:6
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:33 - And the
And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;
2 Kings 4:27, 2 Chronicles 20:7, Psalms 25:14, Amos 3:7, John 15:15, James 2:23
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:11 - the angel Job 24:1 - not see Ezekiel 10:1 - as the Daniel 2:23 - and hast Matthew 20:17 - took
Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
become: Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:17, Genesis 22:18, Genesis 26:4, Psalms 72:17, Acts 3:25, Acts 3:26, Galatians 3:8, Galatians 3:14, Ephesians 1:3
Reciprocal: Genesis 13:15 - General Genesis 13:16 - General Genesis 28:14 - and in thee Genesis 35:11 - a nation Genesis 46:3 - I will Exodus 2:24 - remembered Exodus 24:11 - did eat Ezra 9:12 - and leave it John 5:46 - for John 15:16 - that your 2 Thessalonians 1:12 - and ye
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
For I: 2 Samuel 7:20, Psalms 1:6, Psalms 11:4, Psalms 34:15, John 10:14, John 21:17, 2 Timothy 2:19
command: Genesis 17:23-27, Deuteronomy 4:9, Deuteronomy 4:10, Deuteronomy 6:6, Deuteronomy 6:7, Deuteronomy 11:19-21, Deuteronomy 32:46, Joshua 24:15, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Job 1:5, Psalms 78:2-9, Proverbs 6:20-22, Proverbs 22:6, Isaiah 38:19, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Timothy 3:4, 1 Timothy 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:12, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:15
that the: 1 Samuel 2:30, 1 Samuel 2:31, Acts 27:23, Acts 27:24, Acts 27:31
Reciprocal: Genesis 14:14 - born Genesis 17:27 - circumcised Genesis 26:5 - General Genesis 35:2 - unto his Exodus 21:4 - shall be her Exodus 33:12 - I know Leviticus 14:42 - General Leviticus 21:15 - profane Deuteronomy 6:2 - and thy son Joshua 22:24 - for fear Judges 13:12 - How shall we order the child Ruth 2:4 - And they 1 Samuel 1:21 - General 2 Samuel 6:20 - bless 2 Samuel 22:22 - the ways 1 Kings 2:4 - That the Lord 1 Chronicles 16:43 - to bless 2 Chronicles 14:4 - commanded 2 Chronicles 33:16 - commanded 2 Chronicles 34:32 - caused Ezra 9:12 - and leave it Esther 4:16 - I also Job 4:3 - Behold Job 23:10 - he knoweth Psalms 78:5 - that they Psalms 101:2 - walk Proverbs 4:4 - He Jeremiah 2:21 - wholly Jeremiah 32:39 - for the Ezekiel 18:5 - that Micah 6:8 - to do Zechariah 10:7 - yea Matthew 25:17 - he also Acts 10:2 - with Acts 11:14 - all Acts 13:10 - the right Acts 16:31 - and thy Acts 18:8 - believed Acts 18:25 - instructed Romans 12:8 - ruleth Philippians 4:8 - are just Titus 1:6 - having
And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
the cry: Genesis 4:10, Genesis 19:13, Isaiah 3:9, Isaiah 5:7, Jeremiah 14:7, James 5:4
sin: Genesis 13:13
Reciprocal: Genesis 3:9 - General Genesis 6:5 - God Genesis 10:19 - Sodom Genesis 19:4 - all Exodus 2:23 - cry Numbers 11:17 - talk with Job 24:1 - not see Psalms 78:59 - God Jeremiah 23:14 - Sodom Ezekiel 16:46 - thy younger sister Ezekiel 16:49 - fulness Ezekiel 16:50 - and committed Joel 3:13 - for their Jonah 1:2 - for Luke 16:2 - How Luke 17:28 - General Romans 5:13 - until Revelation 18:5 - reached
I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.
I will go down: This is spoken figuratively; and as the Jewish writers speak, according to the language of men. So eyes, ears, hands, and other members of the body are attributed to God, for effecting those things which men cannot accomplish without these members. Genesis 11:5, Genesis 11:7, Exodus 3:8, Exodus 33:5, Micah 1:3, John 6:38, 1 Thessalonians 4:16
see: Job 34:22, Psalms 90:8, Jeremiah 17:1, Jeremiah 17:10, Zephaniah 1:12, Hebrews 4:13
I will know: Exodus 33:5, Deuteronomy 8:2, Deuteronomy 13:3, Joshua 22:22, Psalms 139:1-24, Luke 16:15, 2 Corinthians 11:11
Reciprocal: Genesis 3:9 - General Genesis 6:5 - God Genesis 6:12 - God Exodus 2:23 - cry Exodus 3:7 - I know Numbers 11:17 - I will come Deuteronomy 9:13 - I have Job 24:1 - not see Psalms 14:2 - The Lord Psalms 78:59 - God Isaiah 3:9 - and they declare Jonah 1:2 - for Luke 16:2 - How Luke 17:28 - General Acts 7:34 - and am Revelation 18:5 - reached
And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.
the men: Genesis 18:2, Genesis 19:1
stood: The two, whom we suppose to have been created angels, departed at this time; and accordingly two entered Sodom at evening: while the one, called Jehovah throughout the chapter, continued with Abraham, who "stood yet before the Lord." - Scott. Genesis 18:1, Psalms 106:23, Jeremiah 15:1, Jeremiah 18:20, Ezekiel 22:30, Acts 7:55, 1 Timothy 2:1
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:33 - And the Genesis 19:17 - he said Genesis 19:27 - to the Deuteronomy 5:5 - General Ezekiel 10:1 - as the Ezekiel 14:23 - that I have not
And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?
drew: Psalms 73:28, Jeremiah 30:21, Hebrews 10:22, James 5:17
Wilt: Genesis 18:25, Genesis 20:4, Numbers 16:22, 2 Samuel 24:17, Job 8:3, Job 34:17, Psalms 11:4-7, Romans 3:5, Romans 3:6
Reciprocal: Genesis 19:29 - that God Numbers 11:2 - prayed 2 Samuel 20:19 - peaceable 1 Kings 17:20 - hast thou also Isaiah 59:16 - he saw Jeremiah 5:1 - if there Ezekiel 9:8 - Ah Ezekiel 14:16 - they shall Ezekiel 22:30 - make John 9:31 - him Acts 27:24 - lo 1 Timothy 2:1 - supplications James 4:8 - Draw nigh to God James 5:16 - The effectual
Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein?
there: Genesis 18:32, Isaiah 1:9, Jeremiah 5:1, Matthew 7:13, Matthew 7:14
spare: Acts 27:24
Reciprocal: Genesis 19:21 - that Joshua 6:23 - out Rahab 1 Samuel 23:10 - destroy the city 2 Chronicles 12:12 - also in Judah things went well Job 35:8 - may profit Jeremiah 27:18 - let them
That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
be far: Jeremiah 12:1
that the: Job 8:20, Job 9:22, Job 9:23, Ecclesiastes 7:15, Ecclesiastes 8:12, Ecclesiastes 8:13, Isaiah 3:10, Isaiah 3:11, Isaiah 57:1, Isaiah 57:2, Malachi 3:18
Shall: Deuteronomy 32:4, Job 8:3, Job 34:17-19, Psalms 11:5-7, Psalms 58:11, Psalms 94:2, Psalms 98:9, Romans 3:6
Judge: John 5:22-27, 2 Corinthians 5:10
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:23 - Wilt Genesis 44:17 - God forbid Leviticus 10:3 - Aaron Joshua 7:24 - his sons Judges 11:27 - the Judge Judges 20:25 - destroyed 1 Samuel 3:18 - It is the Lord 1 Samuel 15:6 - depart 1 Kings 8:45 - cause 2 Chronicles 19:7 - no iniquity Nehemiah 9:33 - Howbeit Job 4:17 - Shall mortal Job 23:4 - fill my mouth Job 31:28 - an Job 34:10 - far Psalms 7:8 - The Lord Psalms 9:8 - General Psalms 36:6 - righteousness Psalms 50:6 - God Psalms 67:4 - for thou Psalms 97:2 - righteousness Psalms 119:75 - right Psalms 145:17 - righteous Proverbs 17:26 - to punish Ecclesiastes 3:17 - God Isaiah 10:22 - with Isaiah 33:22 - the Lord is our judge Jeremiah 11:20 - judgest Ezekiel 18:25 - my Hosea 6:5 - and thy judgments are as Hosea 14:9 - for Zephaniah 3:5 - he will Matthew 20:13 - I do John 5:30 - I judge Romans 2:2 - judgment Romans 2:16 - God Romans 9:14 - Is there unrighteousness 2 Timothy 4:8 - the righteous Hebrews 2:10 - it Hebrews 12:23 - God 1 Peter 2:23 - judgeth Revelation 16:5 - Thou art Revelation 20:11 - I saw
And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.
Isaiah 6:13, Isaiah 10:22, Isaiah 19:24, Isaiah 65:8, Jeremiah 5:1, Ezekiel 22:30, Matthew 24:22
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:28 - If I Job 22:30 - He shall deliver the island of the innocent Isaiah 1:9 - we should
And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:
I have: Genesis 18:30-32, Ezra 9:6, Job 42:6-8, Isaiah 6:5, Luke 18:1
dust: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:19, Job 4:19, Psalms 8:4, Psalms 144:3, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah 64:8, Luke 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:47, 1 Corinthians 15:48, 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:2
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:31 - General Genesis 32:10 - not worthy of the least of all 2 Samuel 14:12 - speak one word Job 13:12 - ashes Job 25:6 - How much less Job 30:19 - dust Job 40:4 - Behold Job 42:4 - Hear Psalms 22:15 - into the Ecclesiastes 5:2 - not rash Jeremiah 30:21 - engaged
Peradventure there shall lack five of the fifty righteous: wilt thou destroy all the city for lack of five? And he said, If I find there forty and five, I will not destroy it.
wilt: Numbers 14:17-19, 1 Kings 20:32, 1 Kings 20:33, Job 23:3, Job 23:4
If I: Genesis 18:26, Genesis 18:29
Reciprocal: Daniel 2:18 - of the God of heaven
And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for forty's sake.
Ephesians 6:18, Hebrews 4:16
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:28 - If I
And he said unto him, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak: Peradventure there shall thirty be found there. And he said, I will not do it, if I find thirty there.
Genesis 44:18, Judges 6:39, Esther 4:11-16, Job 40:4, Psalms 9:12, Psalms 10:17, Psalms 89:7, Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah 55:8, Isaiah 55:9, Hebrews 12:28, Hebrews 12:29
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:27 - I have Genesis 18:32 - Oh Job 42:4 - Hear Ecclesiastes 5:2 - not rash Jeremiah 30:21 - engaged
And he said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord: Peradventure there shall be twenty found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for twenty's sake.
Genesis 18:27, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:8, Luke 18:1, Ephesians 6:18, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 10:20-22
Reciprocal: Ezekiel 10:1 - as the
And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake.
Oh: Genesis 18:30, Judges 6:39, Proverbs 15:8, Isaiah 42:6, Isaiah 42:7, James 5:15-17, 1 John 5:15, 1 John 5:16
I will not: Exodus 32:9, Exodus 32:10, Exodus 32:14, Exodus 33:13, Exodus 33:14, Exodus 34:6, Exodus 34:7, Exodus 34:9, Exodus 34:10, Numbers 14:11-20, Job 33:23, Psalms 86:5, Isaiah 65:8, Micah 7:18, Matthew 7:7, Ephesians 3:20, James 5:16
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:24 - there Genesis 44:18 - let thy Exodus 33:17 - I will do Numbers 16:22 - one man sin 2 Samuel 14:12 - speak one word Ecclesiastes 5:2 - not rash Isaiah 1:9 - we should Jeremiah 30:21 - engaged
And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.
And the: Genesis 18:16, Genesis 18:22, Genesis 32:26
and Abraham: Genesis 31:55
Reciprocal: Genesis 17:22 - General Genesis 30:25 - mine Genesis 35:13 - General Exodus 18:23 - and all this Exodus 25:22 - and I will Exodus 32:10 - let me alone Exodus 33:9 - talked Numbers 11:17 - talk with 1 Kings 10:2 - communed John 1:10 - was in John 1:18 - he hath