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 (KJV)

Other Translations for Genesis 18:27

And Abraham answered, and said, Behold now, I haue taken vpon me to speake vnto the LORD, which am but dust and ashes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

And Abraham replied, "Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord, although I am {but} dust and ashes.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes:
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Abraham answering said, Truly, I who am only dust, have undertaken to put my thoughts before the Lord:
- Basic English Bible

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have ventured to speak unto the Lord; I, who am dust and ashes.
- Darby Bible

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I, who am dust and ashes, have taken upon me to speak to the Lord.
- Webster's Bible

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

And Abraham answereth and saith, `Lo, I pray thee, I have willed to speak unto the Lord, and I -- dust and ashes;
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Abraham answered and said: 'Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Genesis 18:27

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 18:27


18:27 Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes - He speaks as one amazed at his own boldness, and the liberty God graciously allowed him, considering God's greatness, he is the Lord; and his own meanness, but dust and ashes. Whenever we draw near to God, it becomes us reverently to acknowledge the vast distance that there is between us and Him. He is the Lord of glory, we are worms of the earth.


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