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The Honor of Humble Service
Commentators highlight Abraham's profound hospitality. As the master of a great household, he personally served his guests, standing by them as they ate. Scholars like John Gill note this was a mark of high honor in the ancient East, where the host would serve rather than sit with his guests. This act demonstrates a powerful model of servant leadership and the piety found in humble, active kindness.
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19th Century
Bishop
Butter. —Hebrew curds, or curdled milk. Neither the Hebrews, Greeks, nor Romans knew how to make butter, and the word its…
17th Century
Pastor
And he took butter and milk
Jarchi says, it was the fat of the milk gathered from the top of it, he means cream, and…
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17th Century
Minister
Abraham was waiting to entertain any weary traveler, because inns were not as commonly found then as they are for us. While Abraham was sitting the…