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The man came into the house, and he unloaded the camels. He gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men who were with him.
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A Picture of Hospitality
Commentators explain that this verse provides a clear picture of ancient Near Eastern hospitality. The host's duties included caring for the traveler's animals by unburdening them and providing food, as well as offering water for the guests to wash the dust from their feet after a long journey.
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Genesis
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18th Century
Presbyterian
26. קרד qādad — “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh — “bow the body.”
29. לבן lābān — “Laban, white.”
In this circum…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the man came into the house Upon the pressing instance made unto him; for so it may be rendered, "wherefore the …
The arrangement of the marriage between Isaac and Rebekah is recounted in great detail. We should notice God's providence in the common events of h…
