He took butter, milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them. He stood by them under the tree, and they ate.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 18:8 in context
Genesis 18:5–11
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I will get a piece of bread so you can refresh your heart. After that you may go your way, now that you have come to your servant.”
They said, “Very well, do as you have said.”
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Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Quickly prepare three seahs of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.”
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Abraham ran to the herd, and fetched a tender and good calf, and gave it to the servant. He hurried to dress it.
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He took butter, milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them. He stood by them under the tree, and they ate.
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They asked him, “Where is Sarah, your wife?”
He said, “There, in the tent.”
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He said, “I will certainly return to you at about this time next year; and behold, Sarah your wife will have a son.”
Sarah heard in the tent door, which was behind him.
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Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.
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