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Genesis 19:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 19:2

Verse 2 of 38

Scripture focus

And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

Genesis 19:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 19:2

Theological / Devotional

We will abide in the street. The angels had accepted Abraham’s offer immediately, but appeared reluctant to accept Lot’s. They were testing the sincerity of Lot, proving whether his invitation was merely a hollow form or the earnest desire of his heart.

Ancient records reveal that travelers often spent nights in the open (see ch. 28:11). Except for the men of Sodom it would probably not have been a real hardship to do so there, since the cities of the plain were in a semitropical climate. Lot’s consideration for others proved to be the means of his own salvation; he manifested a spirit in striking contrast to the men of Sodom (see Matt. 25:34-40).

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