Read 18.1-15. In 18.1-15: The Lord visits Abraham and Sarah. This epiphany occurs at the oaks of Mamre, namely, "a tree shrine at Mamre," a holy place. The depiction of the deity is ambiguous. is the Lord one among the three men? Or is the Lord symbolized by all three individuals? In verses 4-5: Abraham's description, little water and little bread, understates the lavish feast that Abraham and Sarah actually prepare for the guests (vv. 7-8). In verses 9-15: Sarah's laughter at the apparently impossible promise of a child appears to provoke the deity. Laugh ("tshq") puns on the name Isaac ("yitshaq"). Comments or Questions..
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