Genesis 18:4 akjv — Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

American King James Version

"Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: "

— Genesis 18:4, American King James Version

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Genesis 18 — Context

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And the LORD appeared to him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

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And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, see, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,

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And said, My LORD, if now I have found favor in your sight, pass not away, I pray you, from your servant:

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Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

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And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort you your hearts; after that you shall pass on: for therefore are you come to your servant. And they said, So do, as you have said.

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And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes on the hearth.

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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 18:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:4 say?
Genesis 18:4 in the American King James Version reads: “Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: ”
Where is Genesis 18:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 18:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 4.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 18:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 18:4 in?
Genesis 18:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 18:4?
Genesis 18:4 reads (AKJV): “Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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