Gen 18:1-5 | TSK | e4.org | appeared , , , , ; ; ; Mamre , and he sat In these verses we have a delightful picture of genuine and primitive hospitality. A venerable father sits at the tent door, not only to enjoy the current of refreshing air, but that if he saw any weary and exhausted travellers, he might invite them to rest and refresh themselves during the heat of the day, and the same custom still continues in the east. It was not the custom, nor was there any necessity, for strangers to knock at the door, or to speak first, but to stand till they were invited.

‏ Genesis 18:1-5

appeared Gen 15:1, Gen 17:1-3, Gen 17:22, Gen 26:2, Gen 48:3; Exod 4:1; 2Chr 1:7; Acts 7:2

and he sat In these verses we have a delightful picture of genuine and primitive hospitality. A venerable father sits at the tent door, not only to enjoy the current of refreshing air, but that if he saw any weary and exhausted travellers, he might invite them to rest and refresh themselves during the heat of the day, and the same custom still continues in the east. It was not the custom, nor was there any necessity, for strangers to knock at the door, or to speak first, but to stand till they were invited.

And he Judg 13:3, Judg 13:9; Heb 13:2

three Gen 18:22, Gen 19:1; Heb 13:2; 1Pet 4:9

he ran Rom 12:13

bowed Gen 23:7, Gen 33:3-7, Gen 43:26, Gen 43:28, Gen 44:14; Ruth 2:10; 2Kgs 2:15

favour Gen 32:5

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