Gen 18:4-5 | TSK | e4.org | wash your feet In those ancient times, shoes such as ours, were not in use; and the foot was protected only with sandals or soles, fastened round the foot with straps. It was, therefore, not only necessary from motives of cleanliness, but also a very great refreshment, in so hot a country, to get the feet washed at the end of a day's journey; and this is the first thing that Abraham proposes. , , ; ; ; ; tree Rest in the shade was the second requisite for the refreshment of a weary traveller.

‏ Genesis 18:4-5

wash your feet In those ancient times, shoes such as ours, were not in use; and the foot was protected only with sandals or soles, fastened round the foot with straps. It was, therefore, not only necessary from motives of cleanliness, but also a very great refreshment, in so hot a country, to get the feet washed at the end of a day's journey; and this is the first thing that Abraham proposes. Gen 19:2, Gen 24:32, Gen 43:24; 1Sam 25:41; Luke 7:44; John 13:5-15; 1Tim 5:10

tree Rest in the shade was the second requisite for the refreshment of a weary traveller.

And I Judg 6:18, Judg 13:15; Matt 6:11

bread This was the third requisite, and is introduced in its proper order; as eating immediately after exertion or fatigue is very unwholesome.

comfort Heb. stay, Judg 19:5; Ps 104:15; Isa 3:1

are ye come Heb. ye have passed, Gen 19:8, Gen 33:10