Beth

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Abraham and his three visitors (Gen 18:1-16). Abraham has run from his tent to greet them. He impresses on them to eat and then offers help. It is a matter of honor for Abraham, even though the word honor is not mentioned in the Genesis story. It went without being said.
Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World
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