The Lord Will

Genesis 18:33

β€œAnd the Lord went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place. ”

KJV

Read in Genesis 18

Meaning

When the dialogue with Abraham is finished, the LORD goes his way and Abraham returns to his own place.

Read carefully

The verse closes the conversation but not the larger Sodom narrative; conclusions about the outcome must be drawn from what follows rather than assumed here.

Reflection

Abraham has spoken as far as the narrative records, and the unresolved ending directs attention forward to how justice and mercy will unfold.