Genesis 18:4-6
Contemporary English Version
4 I'll have some water brought, so you can wash your feet, then you can rest under a tree. 5 Let me get you some food to give you strength before you leave. I would be honored to serve you.”
“Thank you very much,” they answered. “We accept your offer.”
6 Abraham went quickly to his tent and said to Sarah, “Hurry! Get a large sack of flour and make some bread.”
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Genesis 18:4-6
New International Version
4 Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet(A) and rest under this tree. 5 Let me get you something to eat,(B) 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.”
6 So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. “Quick,” he said, “get three seahs[a] of the finest flour and knead it and bake some bread.”(C)
Footnotes
- Genesis 18:6 That is, probably about 36 pounds or about 16 kilograms
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