richmahn_en_tn/gen/18/03.md

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Lord

This is a title of respect. Possible meanings are 1) Abraham knew that one of these men was God or 2) Abraham knew that these men came on behalf of God.

if I have found favor in your eyes

Here "found favor" is an idiom that means be approved of or that he is pleased with her. Here "eyes" are a metonym for sight, and sight is a metaphor representing his evaluation. Alternate translation: "if you have evaluated me and approve" or "if you are pleased with me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

in your eyes

Abraham is speaking to one of the men. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)

do not pass by

"please do not keep on going"

your servant

"me." Abraham refers to himself this way in order to show respect to his guest.

your ... you

Abraham speaks to all three of the men, so "you" and "your" are plural. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)