Genesis 18:6

Translations

Modern

So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

And Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly take three seahs of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.”

Latin

Festinavit Abraham in tabernaculum ad Saram, dixitque ei: Accelera, tria sata similæ commisce, et fac subcinericios panes.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.”

Notes

Genesis 18:2–8

Abraham received his visitors as very important guests, perhaps realizing that they were messengers from God.

Genesis 18:1–15

The Lord's visit to Abraham set the time for Isaac's birth. The three visitors were probably the Lord and two angels (see study note on 16:7). Abraham welcomed the visitors peacefully and generously, which contrasted with the chaos and corruption in Sodom (chapter 19).

Sharing a meal was important for making or confirming covenants. When God was ready to fulfill the covenant promise, he personally shared a meal with Abraham. Fellowship with God has always included a communal meal (see Exodus 24:9–11; Matthew 26:17–30 // Luke 22:7–38; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 11:20–34).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Eating Together Symbolic Numbers

Measurements

three seahs of fine flour: About 19.8 qt (21.9 l)

Related verses

Matthew 13:33
He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”
Galatians 5:13
For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Acts 16:15
And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.
1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
Luke 10:38–40
As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
Isaiah 32:8
But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.
Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Sarah: Wife of Abraham; mother of Isaac

Glossary

Abraham Angel Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Food and Food Preparation Genesis, Book of Hebron (Place) Hospitality Mamre (Place) Mill Patriarchs, Period of the Peter, Second Letter of Prayer Presence of God Seah Sodom and Gomorrah

Topics

Abraham: Angels Appear To Bread was Baked: On Hearths Bread was Kneaded Bread: How Prepared: Kneaded Bread: How Prepared: On Hearths Communion: Abraham Condescension of God: Enters Into Covenant with Abraham Entertainments: Preparations Made For God: Appearances of To Abraham Hearth: General Scriptures Concerning Hospitality: Abraham Hospitality: Abraham to the Angels Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham Mamre: A Plain Near Hebron: Entertains Three Angels, and is Promised a Son Measure: A Seah, About a Peck and a Half Travellers: Generally Treated with Great Hospitality Wife: Domestic Duties of Woman: Often Engaged in Domestic Employments Women: Cooked Women: Domestic Duties of

Genesis 18:6

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