Genesis 18:6

So Abraham hastened to Sarah’s tent and said, “Make ready quickly four measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.”

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In The King James Version

And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.

In Context

5And let me bring some food, so that you may refresh yourselves; afterward you may go on your way.” They replied, “Do as you have said.”

7Abraham also ran to the herd, and took a calf that was tender and good, and gave it to the servant, and he prepared it quickly.

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Cross References

Luke 10:38As they continued their journey, Jesus came to a village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him to her house.

Romans 12:13relieving the wants of Christ’s people; devoted to hospitality.

Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality; for, through being hospitable, people have all unawares entertained angels.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 18:2-9

Abraham's Interview with the Angels. ( b. c. 1898.) 1 And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; 2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent-door, and bowed himself toward the ground, 3 And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: 4 Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest… Read the whole commentary →

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