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Abraham Welcomes Three Visitors

The LORD appears to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre while Abraham sits at his tent entrance. Abraham welcomes three men, offers them water and food, and stands nearby while they eat. One visitor announces that Sarah will have a son at the appointed time, “at this time next year.” Sarah, listening at the tent entrance, laughs inwardly because she and Abraham are old. The LORD questions her laughter and declares that nothing is too difficult for the LORD. Sarah denies laughing because she is afraid, but the LORD says that she did laugh.

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Abraham respectfully welcoming three visitors at the entrance of his tent beneath the oaks of Mamre, based on Genesis 18:1-2.

Abraham Welcomes the Visitors

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Abraham serves water and a meal of bread, prepared food, curds, and milk to three visitors beneath a tree near his tent.

A Meal Under the Tree

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Abraham stands beside his tent near three visitors while Sarah listens at the tent entrance as a visitor announces the promise of a son.

The Promise at the Tent

Genesis 18:1-15

Sarah listens at the entrance of her tent as she considers the promise that she will have a son, with Abraham and three visitors connected to the scene.

Sarah Hears the Surprising Promise

Genesis 18:1-15

Sarah near the tent as the LORD asks why she laughed and declares that nothing is too difficult for the LORD.

Nothing Is Too Difficult for the LORD

Genesis 18:1-15

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Genesis 18:1-15

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