Definition: For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from Genesis 18:19. It's a really important passage about God’s plan for humanity and what happens after the creation of the world. Here’s a simple explanation: The Basic Idea: This verse talks about God’s future plan to deal with Abraham, who is the patriarch of many nations – including our own! God says he knows that Abraham will be called to do justice and judge things, and that God will ultimately bring consequences (a “that he hath spoken of him”) to Abraham based on what He has planned. Let’s unpack it piece by piece: “For I know him…” – This is a bit tricky, but it means God knows about Abraham's future actions. It’s not just that we know he’ll be good; God knows what He intends to do with him. “…that he will command his children and his household after him…” – This part refers to Abraham’s descendants – all the people who come from him. It's about a future generation, and they’re meant to follow God’s rules. “and they shall keep the way of the LORD…” – This is the key phrase. "The Way of the Lord" refers to God’s laws, commandments, or instructions for how to live righteously. It's about following His will. "...to do justice and judgment..." – This means they need to be fair and make decisions based on what’s right. They need to act justly and fairly in all their dealings. “that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.” - This is where it gets a bit more symbolic. God is saying He will impose consequences – a judgment – onto Abraham based on what He has planned. It's not necessarily about punishment, but rather a consequence for his actions (which are already predetermined). In simpler terms: God is setting up a plan for Abraham to live righteously and follow His laws. It’s like saying God will guide him to do good and make sure things are fair for everyone – even if it means facing some challenges or consequences in the future. Why is this verse important? This verse is seen as foundational to many biblical stories, especially the story of Genesis 12, which tells the story of Abraham’s journey and his descendants. It sets the stage for the whole narrative about God's plan for humanity and His covenant with Abraham. --- Do you want me to: Explain another part of this verse in more detail? Connect this passage to a specific biblical story or concept?