And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.
Let me get you some bread to refresh and strengthen you. Then you can continue on your journey, since that's why you've come to visit your servant. And they said, 'Yes, do as you have said.'
Abraham is offering hospitality to his visitors, providing food to refresh them before they continue their travels, and they accept his kind offer.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis 18, Abraham is visited by three mysterious strangers at the oaks of Mamre, whom he welcomes with extravagant hospitality as a reflection of ancient Near Eastern customs where hosting travelers was a sacred duty. This act of kindness occurs in the context of Abraham's covenant relationship with God, setting the stage for the divine announcement of Isaac's birth to his wife Sarah. The story highlights themes of faith and obedience in a patriarchal society where such interactions often carried spiritual significance.
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