Genesis 18:6

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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 18:6

BSB

So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, "Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread."

AKJV

And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes on the hearth.

CPDV

Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and he said to her, "Quickly, mix together three measures of the finest wheat flour and make loaves baked under the ashes."

ERV

And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.

NHEB

Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Quickly, get three measures of fine flour, knead it, and make bread."

SMT

And Abraham will hasten to the tent to Sarah, and will say, Hasten thou measures of the finest flour; knead and make cakes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 18:6

AndAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine hastenedH4116VerbintothetentH168Noun MasculineuntoSarahH8283Proper Name FeminineandsaidH559VerbMakereadyquicklyH4116Verb threeH7969Noun measuresH5429Noun FeminineoffineH5560Noun Feminine mealH7058Noun Masculine kneadH3888VerbitandmakeH6213Verb cakesH5692Noun FeminineuponthehearthH6213Verb

Commentary for Genesis 18:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 18:6

Summary

Host instructs woman to prepare food quickly

Place

Plains of Mamre

Event

Abraham orders meal preparation

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC