Gen 18:4-8 | 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 18:4-8

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

Make ready quickly Heb. hasten

three Isa 32:8; Matt 13:33; Luke 10:38-40; Acts 16:15; Rom 12:13; Gal 5:13; Heb 13:2; 1Pet 4:9

Gen 19:3; Judg 13:15-16; Amos 6:4; Mal 1:14; Matt 22:4; Luke 15:23, Luke 15:27, Luke 15:30

he took Gen 19:3; Deut 32:14; Judg 5:25

stood Neh 12:44; Luke 12:37, Luke 17:8; John 12:2; Gal 5:13; Rev 3:20

and they Gen 19:3; Judg 13:15; Luke 24:30, Luke 24:43; Acts 10:41