1 And the Lord ^xappeared to him by the oaks¹ of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his tent in the heat of the day. 2 He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, ^ythree men were standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and ^zbowed himself to the earth 3 and said, “O Lord,² if I have found favor in your sight, ^ado not pass by your servant. 4 Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree, 5 while I bring a ^bmorsel of bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on—since you have come to your servant.” So they said, “Do as you have said.” 6 And Abraham went quickly into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quick! ^cThree seahs³ of fine flour! Knead it, and make cakes.” 7 And Abraham ran to the herd and took a ^dcalf, tender and good, and gave it to a young man, who prepared it quickly. 8 Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them. And he stood by them under the tree while they ate.