Genesis 18:1

And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

Cross-references

Genesis 18:22 Historical context

In Genesis 18:22, the angels depart for Sodom while Abraham remains with the LORD, continuing this divine dialogue.

In Genesis 12:7, God appears to Abraham in Canaan, promising land, which sets the stage for this subsequent visitation.

Genesis 19:1 Historical context

In Genesis 19:1, the angels who visited Abraham arrive in Sodom, directly following this appearance.

Genesis 13:18 Historical context

In Genesis 13:18, Abraham settles at Mamre and builds an altar, establishing the location for this later appearance.

Genesis 17:22 Historical context

Genesis 17:22 records God ascending from Abraham after speaking. This theophany in ch.18 marks God's return to visit him again.

Genesis 17:1–3 Historical context

Genesis 17:1-3 describes God's theophany initiating the covenant of circumcision. This visit in ch.18 follows shortly after that same encounter.

Acts 7:2 Allusion

In Acts 7:2, Stephen references God's appearance to Abraham in Mesopotamia, highlighting earlier divine encounters in his story.

Hebrews 11:9 references Abraham living in tents, echoing his nomadic life in this chapter while awaiting God's promises.