New American Standard Bible 2020
Genesis 18:8
8He took curds and milk and the calf which he had prepared, and set it before them; and he was standing by them under the tree 1as they ate.
Genesis 18:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.
- New International Version (NIV)He then brought some curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and set these before them. While they ate, he stood near them under a tree.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them. And he stood by them under the tree while they ate.
- New King James Version (NKJV)So he took butter and milk and the calf which he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree as they ate.
Context of Genesis 18:8
6So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Quickly, prepare three measures of fine flour, knead it, and make bread cakes.” 7Abraham also ran to the herd, and took a tender and choice calf and gave it to the servant, and he hurried to prepare it. He took curds and milk and the calf which he had prepared, and set it before them; and he was standing by them under the tree as they ate. 9Then they said to him, “Where is your wife Sarah?” And he said, “There, in the tent.” 10He said, “I will certainly return to you at this time next year; and behold, your wife Sarah will have a son.” And Sarah was listening at the tent door, which was behind him.
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וַיִּקַּ֨ח חֶמְאָ֜ה וְחָלָ֗ב וּבֶן־הַבָּקָר֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עָשָׂ֔ה וַיִּתֵּ֖ן לִפְנֵיהֶ֑ם וְהֽוּא־עֹמֵ֧ד עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם תַּ֥חַת הָעֵ֖ץ וַיֹּאכֵֽלוּ׃Read the interlinear
- He tookלָקַחlâqach · to take: takeH3947
- curdsחֶמְאָהchem'âh chêmâh · curdH2529
- and milkחָלָבchâlâb · milkH2461
- and the calfבֵּןbên · son: young animalH1121
- and the calfבָּקָרbâqâr · cattleH1241
- whichאֲשֶׁר'ăsher · whichH834
- he had preparedעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to makeH6213
- and setנָתַןnâthan · to give: putH5414
- beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
- them; and he was standingעָמַד‛âmad · to stand: standH5975
- by them underתַּחַתtachath · underneath: underH8478
- the treeעֵץ‛êts · treeH6086
- as they ateאָכַל'âkal · to eatH398
Cross-references for Genesis 18:8
- Genesis 19:3Yet he strongly urged them, so they turned aside to him and entered his house; and he prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
- Deuteronomy 32:14Curds of the herd, and milk of the flock, With fat of lambs And rams, the breed of Bashan, and of goats, With the best of the wheat; And you drank wine of the blood of grapes.
- Judges 5:25He asked for water, she gave him milk; In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds.
- Nehemiah 12:44On that day men were also appointed over the chambers for the supplies, the contributions, the first fruits, and the tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions required by the Law for the priests and Levites; for Judah rejoiced over the priests and the Levites who served.
- Luke 12:37Blessed are those slaves whom the master will find on the alert when he comes; truly I say to you, that he will prepare himself to serve, and have them recline at the table, and he will come up and serve them.
- Luke 17:8On the contrary, will he not say to him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat, and properly clothe yourself and serve me while I eat and drink; and afterward you may eat and drink’?
- John 12:2So they made Him a dinner there, and Martha was serving; and Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him.
- Galatians 5:13For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.
- Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.
- Judges 13:15Then Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, “Please let us detain you so that we may prepare a young goat for you.”
- Luke 24:30And it came about, when He had reclined at the table with them, that He took the bread and blessed it, and He broke it and began giving it to them.
- Acts 10:41not to all the people, but to witnesses who had been chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.
Commentaries on Genesis 18:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8And he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat - Nothing is more common in Hindostan than to see travelers and guests eating under the shade of trees. Feasts are scarcely ever held in houses. The house of a Hindoo serves for sleeping and cooking, and for shutting up the women; but is never considered as a sitting or dining room - Ward.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. 88. milk--A bowl of camel's milk ends the repast. he stood by them under the tree--The host himself, even though he has a number of servants, deems it a necessary act of politeness to stand while his guests are at their food, and Abraham evidently did this before he was aware of the real character of his visitors.Read the comment
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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
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