King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Avraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, "Quickly, three measures of the best flour! Knead it and make cakes."
Berean Standard Bible:
So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.”
American Standard Version:
And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Abraham{H85} hastened{H4116} into the tent{H168} unto Sarah{H8283}, and said{H559}, Make ready quickly{H4116} three{H7969} measures{H5429} of fine{H5560} meal{H7058}, knead{H3888} it, and make{H6213} cakes{H5692} upon the hearth{H6213}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 13:33
- Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
Isaiah 32:8
- But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
Luke 10:38
- ¶ Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
Luke 10:40
- But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
Hebrews 13:2
- Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
1 Peter 4:9
- Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
Galatians 5:13
- ¶ For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
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Commentary for Genesis 18:6
**Themes:**
- Hospitality: The passage emphasizes the cultural importance of hospitality in the ancient Near East, where providing for guests was a sacred duty.
- Divine Visitation: The three visitors Abraham receives are often interpreted as a theophany, a manifestation of God, highlighting the theme of divine-human interaction.
- Obedience and Promptness: Abraham's immediate response to the needs of his guests shows his obedience and the urgency with which he treats the command, reflecting his respect for the divine and his role as a model of faith.
- Preparation for Blessing: The hurried preparation of food can be seen as a precursor to the announcement of a blessing, in this case, the promise of a son to Abraham and Sarah, which follows shortly after.
**Historical Context:**
- The event takes place in the patriarchal period, around the 2nd millennium BCE, when Abraham was living in the land of Canaan.
- Abraham is depicted as a wealthy nomad with livestock and servants, living in tents, which was typical of the semi-nomadic lifestyle of the time.
- The custom of hospitality was crucial in a society where travel was dangerous and hosts were expected to provide protection and sustenance to wayfarers.
- The narrative is set within the broader context of God's covenant with Abraham, which includes promises of land, descendants, and blessings to all nations through his offspring.
In Genesis 18:6, Abraham's actions reflect the cultural norms of his time regarding hospitality, while also serving as a narrative device to introduce the significant revelation that follows, concerning the future birth of Isaac.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H85
There are 1159 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַבְרָהָם
Transliteration: ʼAbrâhâm
Pronunciation: ab-raw-hawm'
Description: contracted from אָב and an unused root (probably meaning to be populous); father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram; Abraham. - Strong's Number: H4116
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָהַר
Transliteration: mâhar
Pronunciation: maw-har'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly; be carried headlong, fearful, (cause to make, in, make) haste(-n, -ily), (be) hasty, (fetch, make ready) [idiom] quickly, rash, [idiom] shortly, (be so) [idiom] soon, make speed, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] straightway, [idiom] suddenly, swift. - Strong's Number: H168
There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹהֶל
Transliteration: ʼôhel
Pronunciation: o'-hel
Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H8283
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂרָה
Transliteration: Sârâh
Pronunciation: saw-raw'
Description: the same as שָׂרָה; Sarah, Abraham's wife; Sarah. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H5429
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סְאָה
Transliteration: çᵉʼâh
Pronunciation: seh-aw'
Description: from an unused root meaning to define; a seah, or certain measure (as determinative) forgrain; measure. - Strong's Number: H5560
There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סֹלֶת
Transliteration: çôleth
Pronunciation: so'-leth
Description: from an unused root meaning to strip; flour (as chipped off); (fine) flour, meal. - Strong's Number: H7058
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶמַח
Transliteration: qemach
Pronunciation: keh'-makh
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to grind; flour; flour, meal. - Strong's Number: H3888
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לוּשׁ
Transliteration: lûwsh
Pronunciation: loosh
Description: a primitive root; to knead; knead. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H5692
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֻגָּה
Transliteration: ʻuggâh
Pronunciation: oog-gaw'
Description: from עוּג; an ash-cake (as round); cake (upon the hearth).