Genesis 18:4-6
New Living Translation
4 Rest in the shade of this tree while water is brought to wash your feet. 5 And since you’ve honored your servant with this visit, let me prepare some food to refresh you before you continue on your journey.”
“All right,” they said. “Do as you have said.”
6 So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, “Hurry! Get three large measures[a] of your best flour, knead it into dough, and bake some bread.”
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- 18:6 Hebrew 3 seahs, about half a bushel or 22 liters.
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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