⭐ Abraham’s THREE Visitors
(Genesis 18:1–2)
Abraham looks up and sees:
Three men standing before him
He runs to meet them
He bows low to the ground
These three are traditionally understood as:
Three angels, or
A theophany in triadic form (God appearing with two angels)
3 visitors
3 speeches from Abraham
Genesis 18:3–5 (D-R)
3 And he said: Lord, if I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away from thy servant.
4 But I will fetch a little water, and wash ye your feet, and rest ye under the tree.
5 And I will set a morsel of bread, and strengthen ye your heart, afterwards you shall pass on: for therefore are you come aside to your servant. And they said: Do as thou hast spoken.
3 actions of hospitality (water, bread, rest)
In Genesis 12:2–3, God gives Abraham SEVEN distinct blessing statements:
1 I will make you a great nation
2 I will bless you
3 I will make your name great
4 You will be a blessing
5 I will bless those who bless you
6 I will curse those who curse you
7 In you all families of the earth will be blessed.