Mamre, also known as the Oaks of Mamre, is a significant biblical location near Hebron in Canaan where Abraham pitched his tents and built an altar (Genesis 13:18).  The name Mamre means “strength” or “fatness,” symbolizing the richness of God’s blessings.  This site is primarily known for the theophany recorded in Genesis 18:1-15, where the Lord appeared to Abraham in the heat of the day.  During this …

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