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

4Please let a little water be brought so you can wash your feet, and make yourselves comfortable under the tree. 5And let me bring a bit of bread so that you can refresh yourselves—then you can pass on—since you have passed by your servant. They said, “Do just as you have said.” So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quick! Knead three measures of fine flour and prepare bread loaves!” 7Then to the herd Abraham ran and took a young ox, tender and good, and he gave it to the servant, who prepared it quickly. 8Then he took butter and milk and the young ox that he had prepared and set it before them. While he was standing by them under the tree, 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 the noble devises noble plans, and for noble causes he stands.
• Matthew 13:33He told them another parable, “The kingdom of heaven is like hametz, which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened.”
• Luke 10:38Now while they were traveling, Yeshua entered a certain village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house.
• Acts 16:15When she was immersed, along with her household, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she insisted.
• Romans 12:13contributing to the needs of the kedoshim, extending hospitality.
• Galatians 5:13Brothers and sisters, you were called to freedom—only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
• Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers—for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
• 1 Peter 4:9Be hospitable one to another without grumbling.

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