So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.
Parallel translations
- WEB So he brought him into his house, and gave the donkeys fodder. Then they washed their feet, and ate and drank.
- KJV So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
- NKJV So he brought him into his house, and gave fodder to the donkeys. And they washed their feet, and ate and drank.
- NASB So he took him into his house and fed the donkeys, and they washed their feet and ate and drank.
- NLT So he took them home with him and fed the donkeys. After they washed their feet, they ate and drank together.
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Quick answer
The old man brings them home, feeds the donkeys, and hosts a meal. Proper hospitality is finally shown.
Overview
He provides fodder, foot-washing, and food, fulfilling the customary duties of a host. For a moment the scene is peaceful and the travelers are safe. This calm before the violence makes the sudden eruption of evil that follows all the more shocking.
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Cross-references · 9
- Luke 7:44And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
- Gen 18:4Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.
- Gen 43:24And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.
- John 13:14–15So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.
- John 13:4–5So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.
- Gen 24:32–33So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions.
- 2 Sam 11:8Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him.
- 1 Tim 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
- 1 Sam 25:41She arose, then bowed facedown and said, “Here is your maidservant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”
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