Tree of Life Version
Genesis 18:7
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.
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 King James Version (NKJV)And Abraham ran to the herd, took a tender and good calf, gave it to a young man, and he hastened to prepare it.
Context of Genesis 18:7
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.” 6So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quick! Knead three measures of fine flour and prepare bread loaves!” Then 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. 9Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” “There, in the tent,” he said.
Read all of Genesis 18Genesis 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 urged them strongly, so they turned aside to him and they came into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked matzot , and they ate.
- Judges 13:15Then Manoah said to the angel of Adonai, “Please, let us detain you so that we may prepare a young goat for you.”
- Amos 6:4Reclining on beds of ivory, sprawling on their couches, dining on lambs from the flock and calves from amid the stall,
- Malachi 1:14“Moreover, cursed is a deceiver who has in his flock a male, but makes a vow and sacrifices something blemished to my Lord. For I am a great King,” says Adonai-Tzva’ot, “and My Name shall be revered among the nations.”
- Matthew 22:4Again he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who were invited, “Look, I’ve prepared my meal. My oxen and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast!”’
- Luke 15:23Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let’s celebrate with a feast!
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
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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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