And he said, [a]Lord, if I have now found favor in thy sight, go not, I pray thee, from thy servant.

Let a little water, I pray you, be brought, and [b]wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree.

And I will bring a morsel of bread, that you may comfort your hearts, afterward ye shall go your ways: for therefore are ye [c]come to your servant. And they said, Do even as thou hast said.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 18:3 Speaking to one of them in whom appeared to be most majesty, for he thought they had been men.
  2. Genesis 18:4 For men used because of the great heat to go bare footed in those parts.
  3. Genesis 18:5 As sent of God, that I should do my duty to you.

He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes,(A) my lord,[a] do not pass your servant(B) by. Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet(C) and rest under this tree. Let me get you something to eat,(D) so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.”

“Very well,” they answered, “do as you say.”

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  1. Genesis 18:3 Or eyes, Lord