Holy Scripture
Genesis 18:1
A church father on this verse
“But let us see what this tree represents, under which Abraham stood and provided a meal for the Lord and the angels. "Under the tree of Mamre" the text says. Mamre in our language is translated "vision" or "sharpness of sight." Do you see what kind of place it is where the Lord can have a meal? Abraham's vision and sh…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
1And God appeared to him by the oak of Mamre, as he sat by the door of his tent at noon.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
— Genesis 18:1 —
2And he lifted up his eyes and beheld, and lo! three men stood before him; and having seen them he ran to meet them from the door of his tent, and did obeisance to the ground.
3And he said, Lord, if indeed I have found grace in thy sight, pass not by thy servant.