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Genesis 18:2–3

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And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
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From verse 2

  1. Hebrews 13:2Rank 1 from verse 2
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    2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

  2. Genesis 18:22Rank 2 from verse 2
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    22And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the Lord.

  3. Genesis 19:1Rank 3 from verse 2
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    1AND there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;

  4. Judges 13:3Rank 4 from verse 2
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    3And the angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.

  5. Genesis 23:7Rank 5 from verse 2
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    7And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.

  6. Genesis 18:16Rank 6 from verse 2
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    16¶ And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.

  7. Genesis 32:24Rank 7 from verse 2
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    24¶ And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.

  8. Genesis 43:26Rank 8 from verse 2
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    26¶ And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.

  9. Genesis 43:28Rank 9 from verse 2
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    28And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.

  10. Genesis 44:14Rank 10 from verse 2
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    14¶ And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph’s house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.

  11. Joshua 5:13Rank 11 from verse 2
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    13¶ And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?

  12. 1 Peter 4:9Rank 12 from verse 2
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    9Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

  13. Genesis 33:3–7Rank 13 from verse 2
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    3And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

    4And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

    5And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.

    6Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves.

    7And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.

  14. Judges 13:6–11Rank 14 from verse 2
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    6¶ Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:

    7But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.

    8¶ Then Manoah intreated the Lord, and said, O my Lord, let the man of God which thou didst send come again unto us, and teach us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born.

    9And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again unto the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband was not with her.

    10And the woman made haste, and ran, and shewed her husband, and said unto him, Behold, the man hath appeared unto me, that came unto me the other day.

    11And Manoah arose, and went after his wife, and came to the man, and said unto him, Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman? And he said, I am.

  15. Ruth 2:10Rank 15 from verse 2
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    10Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?

  16. 2 Kings 2:15Rank 16 from verse 2
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    15And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.

  17. Romans 12:13Rank 17 from verse 2
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    13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

From verse 3

  1. Genesis 32:5Rank 1 from verse 3
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    5And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.

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Genesis 18:2

COMBINED MEANING

lift

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Sense 1: To raise, bear up, or elevate physically. Sense 2: To direct upward or raise in expression, as the eyes, hands, voice, soul, prayer, or countenance. Sense 3: To exalt, restore, strengthen, or raise in condition or honour. Sense 4: To raise or wield against, as a hand, tool, weapon, or standard. Sense 5: In lift from off, to remove or take away.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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looked

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

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lo

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An exclamation meaning look, see, behold, observe, or take notice, used to call immediate attention to what follows.

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meet

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Sense 1: To come or bring together, encounter, assemble, or join. Sense 2: Fitting, suitable, proper, worthy, or qualified.

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tent

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A movable shelter or dwelling made of curtains, skins, or fabric supported by cords, poles, and stakes; by extension, a temporary habitation.

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bowed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of bow. Sense 1: To bend or incline the head, knees, face, or body downward. Sense 2: To make a bodily act of reverence or worship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

toward

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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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ground

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Sense 1: The soil, earth, land, floor, or supporting surface. Sense 2: Figuratively, a basis, support, or foundation. Sense 3: Crushed or reduced to small particles by grinding.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Genesis 18:3

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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favour

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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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sight

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1. The act or power of seeing. 2. A thing seen, view, or appearance. 3. Presence or observation.

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pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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pray

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Sense 1: To ask, beseech, request, or entreat. Sense 2: To make requests or supplications to God, or address him in worship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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18:1AND the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

18:2And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,

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18:3And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:

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18:4Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

18:5And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.

18:6And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.

18:7And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.

18:8And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.

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