KJV ORIGINAL
And said, My LORD, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'My Lord, if I have found favor with you, please don't pass by your servant without stopping.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abraham is humbly asking his divine visitors to stay with him, recognizing this as a special opportunity and not wanting them to leave without receiving his hospitality.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when three men (understood to be divine messengers, with one being the Lord himself) appeared to Abraham by the oak trees of Mamre. In ancient Near Eastern culture, hospitality to travelers was considered a sacred duty and honor. Abraham immediately recognized these weren't ordinary visitors and desperately wanted to serve them.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save