Genesis 18:7

Genesis 18:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.
• New International Version (NIV)Then he ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And Abraham ran to the herd and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to a young man, who prepared it quickly.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then Abraham ran out to the herd and chose a tender calf and gave it to his servant, who quickly prepared it.

Context of Genesis 18:7

5And I will bring a morsel of bread, that you may refresh your hearts. After that you may pass by, inasmuch as you have come to your servant.” They said, “Do as you have said.” 6So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly, make ready three measures of fine meal; knead it and make cakes.” And Abraham ran to the herd, took a tender and good calf, gave it to a young man, and he hastened to prepare it. 8So 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. 9Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” So he said, “Here, in the tent.”

Genesis 18:7 word by word

וְאֶל־הַבָּקָ֖ר רָ֣ץ אַבְרָהָ֑ם וַיִּקַּ֨ח בֶּן־בָּקָ֜ר רַ֤ךְ וָטוֹב֙ וַיִּתֵּ֣ן אֶל־הַנַּ֔עַר וַיְמַהֵ֖ר לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת אֹתֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Abrahamאַבְרָהָם'abrâhâm · AbrahamH85
• ranרוּץrûts · to run: runH7323
• unto the herdבָּקָרbâqâr · cattleH1241
• and fetchtלָקַחlâqach · to take: takeH3947
• a calfבֵּןbên · son: young animalH1121
• tenderרַךְrak · tenderH7390
• and goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• and gaveנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• unto a young manנַ֫עַרna‛ar · youthH5288
• and he hastedמָהַרmâhar · to hastenH4116
• to dressעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to makeH6213

Cross-references for Genesis 18:7

• Genesis 19:3But he insisted strongly; so they turned in to him and entered his house. Then he made them a feast, and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
• Judges 13:15Then Manoah said to the Angel of the Lord, “Please let us detain You, and we will prepare a young goat for You.”
• Amos 6:4Who lie on beds of ivory, Stretch out on your couches, Eat lambs from the flock And calves from the midst of the stall;
• Malachi 1:14“But cursed be the deceiver Who has in his flock a male, And takes a vow, But sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished— For I am a great King,” Says the Lord of hosts, “And My name is to be feared among the nations.
• Matthew 22:4Again, he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding.” ’
• Luke 15:23And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry;

Commentaries on Genesis 18:7

• 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. 77. Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetched a calf--Animal food is never provided, except for visitors of a superior rank when a kid or lamb is killed. A calf is still a higher stretch of hospitality, and it would probably be cooked as is usually done when haste is required--either by roasting it whole or by cutting it up into small pieces and broiling them on skewers over the fire. It is always eaten along with boiled corn swimming in butter or melted fat…Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 18:7

• Abraham
• Communion
• Condescension of God
• God
• Hospitality
• Isaac
• Mamre

In the dictionaries

• Abraham
• Angel
• Ashes
• Certainly
• Comfort
• Command
• Cook
• Cry
• Food
• Grievous

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