Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. “Quick,” he said, “get three seahs of the finest flour and knead it and bake some bread.” New Living Translation So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, “Hurry! Get three large measures of your best flour, knead it into dough, and bake some bread.” English Standard Version And Abraham went quickly into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quick! Three seahs of fine flour! Knead it, and make cakes.” Berean Standard Bible So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” Berean Literal Bible And Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly take three seahs of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly, make ready three measures of fine meal; knead it and make cakes.” New American Standard Bible So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Quickly, prepare three measures of fine flour, knead it, and make bread cakes.” NASB 1995 So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Quickly, prepare three measures of fine flour, knead it and make bread cakes.” NASB 1977 So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Quickly, prepare three measures of fine flour, knead it, and make bread cakes.” Legacy Standard Bible So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Hurry, prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and make bread cakes.” Amplified Bible So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Quickly, get ready three measures of fine meal, knead it and bake cakes.” Berean Annotated Bible So Abraham (father of many) hurried into the tent and said to Sarah (princess), “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour <19.8 qt / 21.9 l>, knead it, and bake some bread. Christian Standard Bible So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Knead three measures of fine flour and make bread.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Knead three measures of fine flour and make bread.” American Standard Version And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes. Contemporary English Version Abraham went quickly to his tent and said to Sarah, "Hurry! Get a large sack of flour and make some bread." English Revised Version And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Abraham hurried into the tent to find Sarah. "Quick," he said, "get three measures of flour, knead it, and make bread." Good News Translation Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, "Quick, take a sack of your best flour, and bake some bread." International Standard Version Abraham hurried into the tent and told Sarah, "Quick! Take three measures of the best flour, knead it, and make some flat bread." NET Bible So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, "Quick! Take three measures of fine flour, knead it, and make bread." New Heart English Bible Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Quickly, get three measures of fine flour, knead it, and make bread." Webster's Bible Translation And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” World English Bible Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Quickly prepare three seahs of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abraham hurries toward the tent, to Sarah, and says, “Hurry three measures of flour-meal, knead, and make cakes”; Berean Literal Bible And Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly take three seahs of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.” Young's Literal Translation And Abraham hasteth towards the tent, unto Sarah, and saith, 'Hasten three measures of flour-meal, knead, and make cakes;' Smith's Literal Translation And Abraham will hasten to the tent to Sarah, and will say, Hasten thou measures of the finest flour; knead and make cakes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAbraham made haste into the tent to Sera, and said to her: Make haste, temper together three measures of flour, and make cakes upon the hearth. Catholic Public Domain Version 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.” New American Bible Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quick, three measures of bran flour! Knead it and make bread.” New Revised Standard Version And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Make ready quickly three measures of choice flour, knead it, and make cakes.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine flour, knead it, and make cakes on a griddle. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated gallon measures fine flour and make flat cakes.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said: 'Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abraam hasted to the tent to Sarrha, and said to her, Hasten, and knead three measures of fine flour, and make cakes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Three Visitors…5And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” 6So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” 7Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it.… Cross References So Abraham hurried into the tent 1 Samuel 25:18 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys Genesis 24:18 “Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink. Genesis 24:20 And she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the well to draw water, until she had drawn water for all his camels. and said to Sarah, Genesis 21:12 But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned. Genesis 17:15-19 Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah. / And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” / Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?” … 1 Peter 3:6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear. “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, Leviticus 2:1 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, Exodus 29:2 along with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour, Numbers 15:4 then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil. knead it, and bake some bread.” 1 Samuel 28:24 The woman had a fattened calf at her house, and she quickly slaughtered it. She also took flour, kneaded it, and baked unleavened bread. 2 Samuel 13:8 So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. Exodus 12:39 Since their dough had no leaven, the people baked what they had brought out of Egypt into unleavened loaves. For when they had been driven out of Egypt, they could not delay and had not prepared any provisions for themselves. Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Matthew 13:33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.” Luke 13:21 It is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.” 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining. Treasury of Scripture 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. Make ready quickly. Isaiah 32:8 But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Luke 10:38-40 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house… Jump to Previous Abraham Bake Bread Cakes Fine Flour Hastened Hasteth Hearth Hurried Knead Meal Measures Prepare Quick Quickly Ready Sarah Seahs Straight Tent ThreeJump to Next Abraham Bake Bread Cakes Fine Flour Hastened Hasteth Hearth Hurried Knead Meal Measures Prepare Quick Quickly Ready Sarah Seahs Straight Tent ThreeGenesis 18 1. The Lord appears to Abraham, who entertains angels.9. Sarah is reproved for laughing at the promise of a son. 16. The destruction of Sodom is revealed to Abraham. 23. Abraham makes intercession for its inhabitants. So Abraham hurried into the tent Abraham's urgency reflects the cultural importance of hospitality in the ancient Near East. It was customary to provide for guests promptly and generously. This scene occurs near the oaks of Mamre, where Abraham had settled. The tent signifies a nomadic lifestyle, common for patriarchs like Abraham. and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Hebrew people, who is visited by three men, one of whom is the Lord. He is known for his faith and obedience to God. 2. Sarah Abraham's wife, who is inside the tent during this event. She is promised a son despite her old age. 3. Three Visitors These are the men who visit Abraham. One of them is identified as the Lord, and the other two are angels. 4. The Oaks of Mamre The location where Abraham is residing when he receives the visitors. It is a significant place in Abraham's life, associated with God's promises. 5. The Tent Represents the domestic setting of Abraham and Sarah, highlighting the hospitality and cultural practices of the time. Teaching Points Hospitality as a VirtueAbraham's immediate response to serve his guests demonstrates the importance of hospitality, a value that is emphasized throughout Scripture. Faith in God's Promises Despite the improbability of the promise, Abraham and Sarah are examples of faith in God's word, encouraging believers to trust in God's timing and power. Role of Women in Scripture Sarah's involvement, though initially skeptical, shows the significant role women play in God's plans, encouraging women to see their value and purpose in God's account. God's Presence in Everyday Life The visit of the Lord in a seemingly ordinary setting reminds believers that God is present in their daily lives and circumstances. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 18:6?2. How does Genesis 18:6 demonstrate hospitality as a Christian virtue today? 3. What does Abraham's quick action in Genesis 18:6 teach about serving others? 4. How can we apply Abraham's example of service in our daily lives? 5. How does Genesis 18:6 connect to New Testament teachings on hospitality? 6. What does preparing bread in Genesis 18:6 symbolize in Christian fellowship? 7. Why did Abraham prepare bread for the visitors in Genesis 18:6? 8. What is the significance of using fine flour in Genesis 18:6? 9. How does Genesis 18:6 reflect ancient hospitality customs? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 18? 11. What does "breaking of bread" mean? 12. Why did Sarah refer to Abraham as lord? 13. Is there a right time for every action? 14. What did Jesus mean by "I am the Bread of Life"? What Does Genesis 18:6 Mean So Abraham hurried into the tent• The narrative stresses urgency. Abraham’s swift movement mirrors his heart of ready obedience (Genesis 18:1-5). • Hospitality is treated as a sacred duty; compare Lot’s promptness in Genesis 19:2-3 and the exhortation in Hebrews 13:2, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some have entertained angels without knowing it.” • His eagerness flows from faith; Galatians 5:6 reminds us that genuine faith “works through love.” Abraham’s faith acts immediately. and said to Sarah • Abraham leads, but Sarah is integral. Genesis consistently presents marital partnership in God’s plans (Genesis 2:24; 1 Peter 3:7). • Abraham’s request honors Sarah’s skills and role in the covenant household, showing that service in God’s purposes often happens through everyday tasks. • The unity between husband and wife here mirrors later commands for harmony, such as Ephesians 5:31-33. Quick! • The imperative amplifies the urgency of showing honor to their heavenly guests (James 2:15-16 calls believers to act swiftly in meeting needs). • Psalm 119:60, “I hurried and did not delay to keep Your commandments,” captures the same spiritual reflex. • Readiness to bless others is a mark of those who walk with God (Proverbs 3:27-28). Prepare three seahs of fine flour • Three seahs equal about 22 liters—far more bread than three visitors could eat. Lavish provision echoes God’s own generosity (Psalm 23:5). • Fine flour indicates the best ingredient available, paralleling later sacrificial regulations where God asks for “fine flour” (Leviticus 2:1). • 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 shows this principle continuing: generous sowing results in abundant reaping. Knead it • The verb moves from planning to action; faith without works is dead (James 2:17). • Kneading is labor-intensive, highlighting that genuine service costs time and energy (Colossians 3:23-24). • The picture foreshadows Jesus’ parable of leaven “hidden in three measures of flour” (Matthew 13:33), linking hospitality to the advancing kingdom. and bake some bread • Bread is basic sustenance, reminding us that God meets physical needs through human hands (Matthew 6:11). • The smell of fresh bread would welcome the guests, illustrating 2 Corinthians 2:15, “For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ.” • This simple act prepares the scene for the joyful announcement of Isaac’s birth (Genesis 18:10-14), proving that everyday faithfulness often precedes extraordinary revelation. summary Genesis 18:6 portrays Abraham and Sarah responding instantly, generously, and cooperatively to the opportunity to serve. Their example teaches that obedient faith shows itself in practical, even ordinary, acts of hospitality carried out with excellence and urgency. God uses such moments to unfold His greater purposes, turning a humble kitchen into the threshold of promise. (6) Three measures.--Heb. three seahs, the seah being a little more than a peck. It is still usual on the arrival of a stranger to make this hasty preparation for his entertainment, the ordinary meal even of a wealthy sheik consisting of flour and some camels' milk boiled together. Cakes such as those here described, baked amid the embers on the hot hearth-stone, are considered a delicacy (1Kings 19:6). Flesh is seldom eaten; but if a traveller arrives, sweet milk and rice are added to the meal, and if he be a person of distinction a lamb or kid is killed. Abraham's calf, "tender and good," shows that he regarded his visitors as persons of more than ordinary high rank; and the quantity of food cooked seems to show that the three travellers had numerous attendants. The calf would be cut into small portions, and a meal like this is, we are told, got ready in a very short time.Verse 6. - And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures. Hebrew, three seahs, a seah being a third of an ephah, and containing 374 cubic inches each (Keil); a third of a bushel (Kalisch) - of fine meal, - literally, of flour, fine flour; σεμίδαλις (LXX.); the first term when alone denoting flour of ordinary quality (cf. Leviticus 2:1; Leviticus 5:11; Numbers 7:13) - knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth - i.e. "round unleavened cakes baked upon hot stones" (Keil).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Abrahamאַבְרָהָ֛ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation hurried וַיְמַהֵ֧ר (way·ma·hêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly into the tent הָאֹ֖הֱלָה (hā·’ō·hĕ·lāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 168: A tent and said וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Sarah, שָׂרָ֑ה (śā·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8283: Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham “Quick! Prepare מַהֲרִ֞י (ma·hă·rî) Verb - Piel - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly three שְׁלֹ֤שׁ (šə·lōš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice seahs סְאִים֙ (sə·’îm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5429: A seah, certain measure, for, grain of fine סֹ֔לֶת (sō·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5560: Fine flour flour, קֶ֣מַח (qe·maḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7058: Flour, meal knead it, ל֖וּשִׁי (lū·šî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 3888: To knead and bake וַעֲשִׂ֥י (wa·‘ă·śî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make some bread.” עֻגֽוֹת׃ (‘u·ḡō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5692: A disc or cake of bread Links Genesis 18:6 NIVGenesis 18:6 NLT Genesis 18:6 ESV Genesis 18:6 NASB Genesis 18:6 KJV Genesis 18:6 BibleApps.com Genesis 18:6 Biblia Paralela Genesis 18:6 Chinese Bible Genesis 18:6 French Bible Genesis 18:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 18:6 Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah (Gen. 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