en_tn/gen/18/09.md

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  • They said to him - "Then they said to Abraham"
  • He said, "I will certainly return to you…" - The word "He" refers to the Lord. This is the one that Abraham called "Lord" in en:bible:notes:gen:18:03.
  • behold - The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
  • when the season comes around - This can be translated as "when this season comes around next year" or "about this time next year" (UDB).
  • behold - This can be translated as “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you.”
  • in the tent doorway - "at the opening of the tent" or "at the entrance of the tent"