Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. New Living Translation Then Abraham ran out to the herd and chose a tender calf and gave it to his servant, who quickly prepared it. English Standard Version And Abraham ran to the herd and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to a young man, who prepared it quickly. Berean Standard Bible Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. King James Bible And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it. New King James Version And Abraham ran to the herd, took a tender and good calf, gave it to a young man, and he hastened to prepare it. New American Standard Bible Abraham also ran to the herd, and took a tender and choice calf and gave it to the servant, and he hurried to prepare it. NASB 1995 Abraham also ran to the herd, and took a tender and choice calf and gave it to the servant, and he hurried to prepare it. NASB 1977 Abraham also ran to the herd, and took a tender and choice calf, and gave it to the servant; and he hurried to prepare it. Legacy Standard Bible Abraham also ran to the herd and took a tender and choice calf and gave it to his young man, and he hurried to prepare it. Amplified Bible Abraham also ran to the herd and brought a calf, tender and choice, and he gave it to the servant [to butcher], and he hurried to prepare it. Christian Standard Bible Abraham ran to the herd and got a tender, choice calf. He gave it to a young man, who hurried to prepare it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd and got a tender, choice calf. He gave it to a young man, who hurried to prepare it. American Standard Version And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetched a calf tender and good, and gave it unto the servant; and he hasted to dress it. Contemporary English Version After saying this, he rushed off to his herd of cattle and picked out one of the best calves, which his servant quickly prepared. English Revised Version And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetched a calf tender and good, and gave it unto the servant; and he hasted to dress it. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Abraham ran to the herd and took one of his best calves. He gave it to his servant, who prepared it quickly. Good News Translation Then he ran to the herd and picked out a calf that was tender and fat, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to get it ready. International Standard Version Next, Abraham ran to the herd, found a choice and tender calf, and gave it to the young men, who went off in a hurry to prepare it. NET Bible Then Abraham ran to the herd and chose a fine, tender calf, and gave it to a servant, who quickly prepared it. New Heart English Bible Abraham ran to the herd, and took a tender and good calf, and gave it to the servant, and he hurried to prepare it. Webster's Bible Translation And Abraham ran to the herd, and brought a calf tender and good, and gave it to a young man; and he hasted to dress it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMeanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. World English Bible Abraham ran to the herd, and fetched a tender and good calf, and gave it to the servant. He hurried to dress it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Abraham ran to the herd, and takes a son of the herd, tender and good, and gives to the young man, and he hurries to prepare it; Young's Literal Translation and Abraham ran unto the herd, and taketh a son of the herd, tender and good, and giveth unto the young man, and he hasteth to prepare it; Smith's Literal Translation And Abraham running to the oxen, will take the son of a cow, tender and good, and will give to the youth, and he will hasten to do it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he himself ran to the herd, and took from thence a calf very tender and very good, and gave it to a young man: who made haste and boiled it. Catholic Public Domain Version In truth, he himself ran to the herd, and he took a calf from there, very tender and very good, and he gave it to a servant, who hurried and boiled it. New American Bible He ran to the herd, picked out a tender, choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who quickly prepared it. New Revised Standard Version Abraham ran to the herd, and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to the servant, who hastened to prepare it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abraham ran to the herd, and took a calf fat and good, and gave it to a servant, and he hastened to prepare it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abraham ran to the herd and he took one fat and good calf and he gave it to a boy and he hurried to prepare it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetched a calf tender and good, and gave it unto the servant; and he hastened to dress it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abraam ran to the kine, and took a young calf, tender and good, and gave it to his servant, and he hasted to dress it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Three Visitors…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. 8Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate.… Cross References Genesis 19:3 But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. Judges 6:19 So Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread and an ephah of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot and brought them out to present to Him under the oak. 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 12:4 Now a traveler came to the rich man, who refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the poor man’s lamb and prepared it for his guest.” 1 Kings 19:21 So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. Luke 15:23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate. Luke 15:27 ‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’ Luke 15:30 But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’ Matthew 22:4 Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ 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 2 Samuel 17:29 honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.” 1 Kings 4:23 ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry. 1 Chronicles 12:40 And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel. Proverbs 9:2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. Isaiah 22:13 But look, there is joy and gladness, butchering of cattle and slaughtering of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!” Treasury of Scripture And Abraham ran to the herd, and fetched a calf tender and good, and gave it to a young man; and he hurried to dress it. Genesis 19:3 And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat. Judges 13:15,16 And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee… Amos 6:4 That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall; Jump to Previous Abraham Attendant Calf Choice Dress Fat Fetched Good Hasted Hastened Hasteth Herd Hurried Ox Prepare Quickly Ran Running Selected Servant Soft Tender YoungJump to Next Abraham Attendant Calf Choice Dress Fat Fetched Good Hasted Hastened Hasteth Herd Hurried Ox Prepare Quickly Ran Running Selected Servant Soft Tender YoungGenesis 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. Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd This phrase highlights Abraham's eagerness and hospitality. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, hospitality was a crucial social duty, especially in a nomadic lifestyle. Abraham's running indicates urgency and respect for his guests, who are later revealed to be divine visitors. This act of running, unusual for a man of his age and status, underscores his commitment to serving others, a theme consistent with his character throughout Genesis. selected a tender and choice calf and gave it to a servant who hurried to prepare it Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he demonstrates hospitality to three visitors. 2. The Herd Represents Abraham's wealth and resources. The selection of a choice calf indicates the importance of the guests and Abraham's willingness to offer his best. 3. The Servant An unnamed individual who assists Abraham by preparing the calf. This reflects the communal effort in showing hospitality. 4. The Visitors Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context reveals they are divine messengers, including the Lord, visiting Abraham. 5. Mamre The location where Abraham resides, near Hebron, known for its oak trees and as a place where Abraham built an altar to the Lord. Teaching Points The Importance of HospitalityAbraham's actions highlight the biblical value of hospitality. As believers, we are called to welcome and serve others, reflecting God's love and generosity. Offering Our Best to God and Others Abraham chose a "tender, choice calf," symbolizing the offering of our best to God and others. This teaches us to give generously and sacrificially. Promptness in Service Abraham and his servant acted quickly, showing the importance of promptness in serving others. This reflects a heart eager to serve and honor God. Community in Service The involvement of Abraham's servant illustrates the communal aspect of service. We are encouraged to work together in serving others, fostering unity and cooperation. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 18Who were the three men visiting Abraham in Genesis 18? How could Abraham host and feed three travelers identified as the Lord in human form (Genesis 18:1-5) without any hint of deception or strangeness? In Acts 7:16, Stephen says Abraham bought a burial place in Shechem, yet Genesis 33:19 credits Jacob with that purchase. Which account is correct? What foods are mentioned in the Bible?Verse 7. - And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetched a calf tender and good, - the greatness of the honor done to the strangers was evinced by the personal activity of the patriarch, and the offering of animal food, which was not a common article of consumption among Orientals - and gave it unto a young man; - i.e. the servant in attendance (cf. Genesis 14:24) - and he hasted to dress it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Meanwhile, Abrahamאַבְרָהָ֑ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation ran רָ֣ץ (rāṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7323: To run to וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the herd, הַבָּקָ֖ר (hab·bā·qār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd selected וַיִּקַּ֨ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take a tender, רַ֤ךְ (raḵ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7390: Tender, delicate, soft choice וָטוֹב֙ (wā·ṭō·wḇ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good calf, בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son and gave וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set it to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to a servant, הַנַּ֔עַר (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer who hurried וַיְמַהֵ֖ר (way·ma·hêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly to prepare it. לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Genesis 18:7 NIVGenesis 18:7 NLT Genesis 18:7 ESV Genesis 18:7 NASB Genesis 18:7 KJV Genesis 18:7 BibleApps.com Genesis 18:7 Biblia Paralela Genesis 18:7 Chinese Bible Genesis 18:7 French Bible Genesis 18:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 18:7 Abraham ran to the herd and fetched (Gen. 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