Genesis 18:3
“And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:”
KJV
Read in Genesis 18Meaning
Abraham addresses the visitors respectfully and asks them not to continue on without stopping with him for a time.
Read carefully
The wording reflects ancient conventions of deference and hospitality; it should be read in context rather than used to settle later theological questions by itself.
Reflection
The request shows deliberate welcome: Abraham is not passive toward the opportunity to serve those who have arrived at his dwelling.