Genesis 18:2
“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, 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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Read in Genesis 18Meaning
Abraham notices three men, runs from the tent entrance to meet them, and bows toward the ground as an act of welcome and respect.
Read carefully
The gesture belongs to an ancient hospitality setting and should not be turned mechanically into a universal rule for greeting strangers.
Reflection
Abraham's speed and attentiveness highlight the narrative importance of receiving the visitors before their identity and purpose are fully unfolded.