Genesis 18:4 nasb — "Please let a little water be brought and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree;

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""Please let a little water be brought and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree;"

— Genesis 18:4, NASB

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Genesis 18 — Context

1

Now the LORD appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, while he was sitting at the tent door in the heat of the day.

2

When he lifted up his eyes and looked, behold, three men were standing opposite him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth,

3

and said, "My Lord, if now I have found favor in Your sight, please do not pass Your servant by.

4

"Please let a little water be brought and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree;

5

and I will bring a piece of bread, that you may refresh yourselves; after that you may go on, since you have visited your servant." And they said, "So do, as you have said."

6

So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Quickly, prepare three measures of fine flour, knead it and make bread cakes."

7

Abraham also ran to the herd, and took a tender and choice calf and gave it to the servant, and he hurried to prepare it.

Genesis 18:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:4 say?
Genesis 18:4 in the NASB reads: “"Please let a little water be brought 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 (NASB): “"Please let a little water be brought 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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