Genesis 18:2

New Living Translation

He looked up and noticed three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran to meet them and welcomed them, bowing low to the ground.

Cross References

Genesis 17:3

At this, Abram fell face down on the ground. Then God said to him,

Genesis 18:16

Then the men got up from their meal and looked out toward Sodom. As they left, Abraham went with them to send them on their way.

Genesis 18:22

The other men turned and headed toward Sodom, but the Lord remained with Abraham.

Genesis 18:3

“My lord,” he said, “if it pleases you, stop here for a while.

Genesis 19:1

That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting there, and when he saw them, he stood up to meet them. Then he welcomed them and bowed with his face to the ground.

Genesis 23:12

Abraham again bowed low before the citizens of the land,

Genesis 23:7

Then Abraham bowed low before the Hittites

Genesis 24:63

One evening as he was walking and meditating in the fields, he looked up and saw the camels coming.

Genesis 32:24

This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break.

Genesis 42:6

Since Joseph was governor of all Egypt and in charge of selling grain to all the people, it was to him that his brothers came. When they arrived, they bowed before him with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 43:26

When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought him, then bowed low to the ground before him.

Genesis 43:28

“Yes,” they replied. “Our father, your servant, is alive and well.” And they bowed low again.

Genesis 44:14

Joseph was still in his palace when Judah and his brothers arrived, and they fell to the ground before him.

Genesis 48:12

Joseph moved the boys, who were at their grandfather’s knees, and he bowed with his face to the ground.

2 Kings 2:15

When the group of prophets from Jericho saw from a distance what happened, they exclaimed, “Elijah’s spirit rests upon Elisha!” And they went to meet him and bowed to the ground before him.

Romans 12:13

When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Hebrews 13:2

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!

Joshua 5:13

When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with sword in hand. Joshua went up to him and demanded, “Are you friend or foe?”

1 Peter 4:9

Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.

Judges 13:3

The angel of the Lord appeared to Manoah’s wife and said, “Even though you have been unable to have children, you will soon become pregnant and give birth to a son.

Ruth 2:10

Ruth fell at his feet and thanked him warmly. “What have I done to deserve such kindness?” she asked. “I am only a foreigner.”