Genesis 18:6

Genesis 18:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. “Quick,” he said, “get three seahs of the finest flour and knead it and bake some bread.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And Abraham went quickly into the tent to Sarah and said, "Quick! Three seahs of fine flour! Knead it, and make cakes."
• New King James Version (NKJV)So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly, make ready three measures of fine meal; knead it and make cakes.”

Context of Genesis 18:6

4Why don’t we let someone bring a little water? After you wash your feet, you can stretch out and rest under the tree. 5Let me bring some bread so that you can regain your strength. After that you can leave, since this is why you stopped by to visit me.” They answered, “That’s fine. Do as you say.” So Abraham hurried into the tent to find Sarah. “Quick,” he said, “get three measures of flour, knead it, and make bread.” 7Then Abraham ran to the herd and took one of his best calves. He gave it to his servant, who prepared it quickly. 8Abraham took cheese and milk, as well as the meat, and set these in front of them. Then he stood by them under the tree as they ate.

Genesis 18:6 word by word

וַיְמַהֵ֧ר אַבְרָהָ֛ם הָאֹ֖הֱלָה אֶל־שָׂרָ֑ה וַיֹּ֗אמֶר מַהֲרִ֞י שְׁלֹ֤שׁ סְאִים֙ קֶ֣מַח סֹ֔לֶת ל֖וּשִׁי וַעֲשִׂ֥י עֻגֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Abrahamאַבְרָהָם'abrâhâm · AbrahamH85
• hastenedמָהַרmâhar · to hastenH4116
• into the tentאֹ֫הֶל'ôhel · tentH168
• unto Sarahשָׂרָהώârâh · SarahH8283
• and saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• threeשָׁלֹשׁshâlôsh shâlôsh shelôshâh shelôshâh · threeH7969
• measuresסְאָהse'âh · seahH5429
• of fineסֹ֫לֶתsôleth · fine flourH5560
• mealקֶ֫מַחqemach · flourH7058
• kneadלוּשׁlûsh · to kneadH3888
• and makeעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to makeH6213
• cakesעֻגָה‛ûggâh · disc of breadH5692
• upon the hearthעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to makeH6213

Cross-references for Genesis 18:6

• Isaiah 32:8But honorable people act honorably and stand firm for what is honorable.
• Matthew 13:33He used another illustration. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman mixed into a large amount of flour until the yeast worked its way through all the dough.”
• Luke 10:38As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.
• Acts 16:15When Lydia and her family were baptized, she invited us to stay at her home. She said, “If you’re convinced that I believe in the Lord, then stay at my home.” She insisted. So we did.
• Romans 12:13Share what you have with God’s people who are in need. Be hospitable.
• Galatians 5:13You were indeed called to be free, brothers and sisters. Don’t turn this freedom into an excuse for your corrupt nature to express itself. Rather, serve each other through love.
• Hebrews 13:2Don’t forget to show hospitality to believers you don’t know. By doing this some believers have shown hospitality to angels without being aware of it.
• 1 Peter 4:9Welcome each other as guests without complaining.

Commentaries on Genesis 18:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Three measures of fine meal - The סאה seah, which is here translated measure, contained, according to Bishop Cumberland, about two gallons and a half; and Mr. Ainsworth translates the word peck. On this circumstance the following observations of the judicious and pious Abbe Fleury cannot fail to be acceptable to the reader. Speaking of the frugality of the patriarchs he says: "We have an instance of a splendid entertainment in that which Abraham made for…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-33Verses 1-33 - The Visit of the Lord to Abraham 2. השׂתחיה vayı̂śtachû “bow,” or bend the body in token of respect to God or man. The attitude varies from a slight inclination of the body to entire prostration with the forehead touching the ground. 6. סאה se'ah a “seah,” about an English peck, the third part of an ephah. The ephah contained ten omers. The omer held about five pints. This chapter describes Abraham‘s fellowship with God. On the gracious…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-8Abraham received his visitors as very important guests, perhaps realizing that they were messengers from God.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. Abraham hastened ... unto Sarah ... make cakes upon the hearth--Bread is baked daily, no more than is required for family use, and always by the women, commonly the wife. It is a short process. Flour mixed with water is made into dough, and being rolled out into cakes, it is placed on the earthen floor, previously heated by a fire. The fire being removed, the cakes are laid on the ground, and being covered over with hot embers, are soon baked, and…Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 18:6

• Abraham
• Bread
• Communion
• Condescension of God
• God
• Hearth
• Hospitality
• Isaac
• Mamre
• Measure
• Wife
• Women

In the dictionaries

• Abraham
• Sarah
• Sarah; Sarai
• Abraham, Abram
• Angel
• Ashes
• Bake
• Bread
• Certainly
• Comfort

Commentaries on Genesis 18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings