Genesis 18:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

After saying this, he rushed off to his herd of cattle and picked out one of the best calves, which his servant quickly prepared.

Cross References

Genesis 18:6

Abraham quickly went to his tent and said to Sarah, “Hurry! Get a large sack of flour and make some bread.”

Genesis 18:8

He then served his guests some yoghurt and milk together with the meat. While they were eating, he stood near them under the trees,

Genesis 19:3

But Lot kept insisting, until they finally agreed and went home with him. He baked some bread, cooked a meal, and they ate.

Amos 6:4

You rich people lounge around on beds with ivory posts, while dining on the meat of your lambs and calves.

Malachi 1:14

Instead of offering the acceptable animals you have promised, you bring me those that are unhealthy. I will punish you for this, because I am the great King, the LORD All-Powerful, and I am worshipped by nations everywhere.

Matthew 22:4

He sent other servants to say to the guests, “The banquet is ready! My cattle and prize calves have all been prepared. Everything is ready. Come to the banquet!”

Luke 15:23

Get the best calf and prepare it, so we can eat and celebrate.

Luke 15:27

The servant answered, “Your brother has come home safe and sound, and your father ordered us to kill the best calf.”

Luke 15:30

This other son of yours wasted your money on prostitutes. And now that he has come home, you ordered the best calf to be killed for a feast.”

1 Samuel 28:24

Straight away the woman killed a calf that she had been fattening up. She cooked part of the meat and baked some thin bread.