Genesis 18:6

Verse 6

6. Abraham hastened The haste or rapidity with which a hospitable feast is prepared by an Oriental for his guest is notable . See on 1 Samuel 28:24. The words make ready quickly are, in the Hebrew, but the same word מהר , hasten .

Three measures of fine meal The measure, or seah, is supposed to have been about one peck, and accordingly the large quantity of flour taken shows the bounty of Abraham’s hospitality . He would prepare a royal feast .

Cakes upon the hearth Such were usually baked among the coals .

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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