Genesis 18:18

Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

seeing that Abraham had surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
- American Standard Version (1901)

Seeing that Abraham will certainly become a great and strong nation, and his name will be used by all the nations of the earth as a blessing?
- Basic English Bible

Since Abraham shall indeed become a great and mighty nation; and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him.
- Darby Bible

Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
- Webster's Bible

since Abraham has surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed in him?
- World English Bible

and Abraham certainly becometh a nation great and mighty, and blessed in him have been all nations of the earth?
- Youngs Literal Bible

seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 18:18

18:17 Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do - Thus doth God in his councils express himself after the manner of men, with deliberation. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him. Those that by faith live a life of communion with God, cannot but know more of his mind than other people. They have a better insight into what is present, and a better foresight of what is to come.

18:19 I know Abraham that he will command his children, and his household after him - This is a bright part of Abraham's character. He not only prayed with his family, but he taught them, as a man of knowledge; nay, he commanded them as a man in authority, and was prophet and king, as well as priest, in his own house. And he not only took care of his children, but of his household: his servants were catechized servants. Masters of families should instruct, and inspect the manners of all under their roof. And this is given as the reason why God would make known to him his purpose concerning Sodom; because he was communicative of his knowledge, and improved it for the benefit of those that were under his charge.