For men used because of the great heat to go bare footed in those parts.
Historical and theological verse study from Book of Genesis, Chapter 18.
Apply the spiritual lesson of Genesis 18:4 through prayerful reflection and faithful obedience.
“Gracious Father, write the truth of Genesis 18:4 upon my heart by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Amen.”
“sed afferam pauxillum aquæ, et lavate pedes vestros, et requiescite sub arbore.”
“Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:”
“Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.”
“Now let a little water be fetched, wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree.”
“let now a little water be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:”
For men used because of the great heat to go bare footed in those parts.
For men used because of the great heat to go bare footed in those parts.
Wash ye, or let your feet be washed by me, or by my servants, laventur. (Menochius)
Verses 1-8 Abraham was waiting to entertain any weary traveller, for inns were not to be met with as among us. While Abraham was thus sitting, he saw three men coming. These were three heavenly beings in human bodies. Some think they were all created angels; others, that one of them was the Son of God, the Angel of the covenant. Washing the feet is customary in those hot climates, where only sandals are worn. We should not be forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares, ( Hebrews 13:2 ) ; nay, the Lord of angels himself; as we always do, when for his sake we entertain the least of his brethren. Cheerful and obliging manners in showing kindness, are great ornaments to piety. Though our condescending Lord vouchsafes not personal visits to us, yet still by his Spirit he stands at the door and knocks; when we are inclined to open, he deigns to enter; and by his gracious consolations he provides a rich feast, of which we partake with him, ( Revelation 3:20 ) .