Genesis 18:2
When he raised his eyes and looked up, behold, three men were standing [a little distance] from him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed down [with his face] to the ground,
Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Genesis 18:22
Now the [two] men (angelic beings) turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the Lord.
Genesis 19:1
It was evening when the two angels came to Sodom. Lot was sitting at Sodom’s [
Genesis 18:16
Then the men got up from there, and looked toward Sodom; and Abraham walked with them to send them on the way.
Genesis 23:7
So Abraham stood up and bowed to the people of the land, the Hittites.
Genesis 32:24
So Jacob was left alone, and a
Genesis 43:26
When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present [of tribute] which they had with them and bowed to the ground before him.
Genesis 43:28
And they answered, “Your servant our father is in good health; he is still alive.” And they bowed down [their heads before Joseph] in respect.
Genesis 44:14
When Judah and his brothers came to Joseph’s house, he was still there; and they fell to the ground before him.
Joshua 5:13
Now when Joshua was by Jericho, he looked up, and behold,
Judges 13:3
And the
Genesis 33:3-7
Then Jacob crossed over [the stream] ahead of them and bowed himself to the ground seven times [bowing and moving forward each time], until he approached his brother.
Judges 13:6-11
Then the woman went and told her husband, saying, “A Man of God came to me and his appearance was like the appearance of the Angel of God, very awesome. I did not ask Him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name.
Ruth 2:10
Then she kneeled face downward, bowing to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found favor in your eyes that you should notice me, when I am a foreigner?”
2 Kings 2:15
When the sons of the prophets who were [watching] opposite at Jericho saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they came to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him [in respect].
Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.
1 Peter 4:9
Be